'rljohnson2' - Welcome to the KCA Forum.

The model 1898 (and model 1896) Safety-Lever is held in place on the Bolt-Sleeve by a spring-loaded pin. This pin is housed in the Safety-Lever and travels in a groove on the Sleeve.

FWIW - It is easiest to remove the Safety-Lever if you first field strip the bolt.

Using a small bladed (jeweler's) screwdriver, the pin can be pressed into the Safety-Lever. It can then be pulled out of the Bolt-Sleeve.

I use a small plastic mallet to 'wedge' the screwdriver into place and then lightly knock the Lever free. (The pin is difficult to compress fully, but, the rounded tip acts like a ball bearing and completes the task).

(p.s. - Dick Hosmer has pointed out in the past that a lot of us have had to learn by studying parts, reading manuals, and 'by doing'. This dis-assembly method has worked for me. Others may have a better way. Most of us have made our share of mistakes. It is all good fun).

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