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by John F.
Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Help, Please! Bolt stuck forward on exc. condition Model 81
Replies: 2
Views: 4048

Re: Help, Please! Bolt stuck forward on exc. condition Model 81

Howdy, folks, Well, happily, a local gunsmith friend helped me figure it out. It was a simple fix, and not Model 8/81 specific. I'd used too much blue Locktite when I installed the peep sight, and the excess glued the bolt carrier spring plunger in place. We took the buttstock off, removed the plung...
by John F.
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Help, Please! Bolt stuck forward on exc. condition Model 81
Replies: 2
Views: 4048

Help, Please! Bolt stuck forward on exc. condition Model 81

Hi, folks, I visited the old board regularly, and then lost track of it until just recently. Perhaps someone can help with a problem I am having. I have a Rem. 81 in .30 Rem, in excellent condition. I took the barrel assembly off for the first time since purchase, and now the bolt carrier assembly i...