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Firearms >> Other Firearms >> Vetterli bolt removal http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1540581241 Message started by Philngruvy on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 7:14pm

Title: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Philngruvy on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 7:14pm

What is the proper procedure for removing the bolt? I have pushed the bolt key (sliding bar)to the left. Is it supposed to come all the way out? Mine doesn't, which makes sense because it would seem like it is an easy piece to lose in the field.
The bolt won't slide out with the key all the way to the left. What am I doing wrong?

Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Culpeper on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 8:01pm

Try here

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Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Parashooter on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 8:06pm

The key is intentionally captive, but we also have to remove the floorplate and elevator assembly to take the bolt out. To do so, first remove the big screw that traverses the receiver.

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Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by butlersrangers on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 8:08pm

Beautiful Graphic, Parashooter!

Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Philngruvy on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 8:22pm

Thank you. I knew there had to be a trick to it.

Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Parashooter on Oct 26^th, 2018 at 8:45pm

There are several good sites about Swiss rifles (and some real garbage at YouTube). See an example of the good stuff at (You need to Login

Title: Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Post by Philngruvy on Nov 4^th, 2018 at 3:31pm

thanks Parashooter