How to Episode 7: Common Milsurp Bolt Disassembly

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In this video, we discuss disassembly of the most commonly encountered military surplus rifle bolt mechanisms. Keeping your bold mechanism clean is important for continued reliable function of the firearm, especially if a primer is punctured and gases leak back into the body of the bolt. Disassembly of the bolt may also be necessary for the purposes of adding or changing custom parts or for refinishing work.
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[@gravityprone]

Iraqvet, you won't believe this but you just saved the day. Monday I told a buddy that I had forgotten to put the safety on when disassembling my Belgian Mauser. He had just seen this video, and e mailed it to me. Thanks for the very timely video! And thanks Pat for the heads up.

[@nilodrallub7812]

When I was 7 years old I took the bolt on my dads Arisaka apart . He freaked. I had to show him how I did it. your vid reminded me of that. I had forgotten (I'm 61 now) all about doing that. Thankyou for reminding me of that childhood memory !

[@josephalamo8739]

I wanted to thank you for doing what you do. I just got a santa fe field mauser (30-06) & wanted to clean it up good before my wife takes it away from me till Christmas. I wanted to take apart the bolt and clean up all the cosmoline & gunk hampering the movement of the bolt loosen up the super tight safety. Well sadly I skipped the step of putting the safety flag in the center position, thankfully watching this video I was able to recock the bolt by using the rim of the cartridge like you showed. Eric you saved me lots of time & embarrassment, I so appreciate what you do with your channel for all of us in the 2A community.

[@lovetheusa45]

love working on guns, no formal training but I own a lot of guns so I always detail strip them just for fun, the hardest bolt I had to remove was finding out how to get the bolt out of a model 52 Winchester but when you figure it out it seemed so easy, then but it took a lot of research for old guns to find out, man do I love the internet

[@spanky174]

This from a new Mauser owner, Thank you. I made the mistake of de-cocking the bolt and was able to cock it again thanks to your video. I love all of you videos, short and to the point. No mindless babble. Thanks again.

[@homersimpsonii5455]

Sooo easy, yet they have been in use for so many years. Simple yet effective. Thanks for the video.

[@Musicguy1161]

Great video Eric! Here it is 6 1/2 years later and people are still watching and learning. More gunsmithing videos please, especially these old mil surp rifles!

[@EverlastingHate]

Music is just right! Don't change a thing. You're really understandable so it's no problem at all.

[@Tanrichguy]

I'm not a big bolt gun type guy so I found that educational for sure. The arisaka bolt surprised me. Thanks!

[@Phucket1]

I am a recent C&R collector and these vids are great. Thanks for the great knowledge you have with these Relics

[@Kruegernator123]

I'm very glad that you made this video! Last Saturday, I was taking apart the bolt of my Turkish Mauser as part of a restoration project. I accidentally turned the safety to "fire" and I couldn't re-assemble the bolt without recocking the cocking piece. Needless to say, it was hard to do and I ended up with a huge blood blister on my thumb, which I still have! Hopefully nobody else makes the same mistake that I did, lol. ;)

[@Squeegeeman0]

Just got my fist Mosin-Nagant. This helped me immensely. thank you IV8888

[@hornet65]

When I put my Mosin bolt back together, I use the largest notch on the little tool to adjust the bolt to the right length (It's the notch closest to the loop). Speaking of that tool, the loop is great for taking off the bayonet if you're having a hard time with it.

[@lerch400block]

I like these videos. I think you helped me disassemble my 35 yo Stevens 30-06. That i know has never been cleaned. Thanks Eric.

[@willomally]

Just installed the 26 lb Wolff spring and it works great thanks of the advice.

[@Cplatt97]

I like the music it stops it being so plain and adds a bit of professional quality

[@KeatonEggleston]

As soon as I finished liking this video I ordered an extra power spring for my Mauser. Good stuff Eric. Not every video needs an explosion in it.

[@theyankeesamurai23]

I am Japanese and man that Arisaka bolt disassembly part made me laugh - god funniest thing I have seen for rifle related videos. Maybe its how it all dropped out.

[@LordNelsonsTrousers]

Tanks Eric, I'm glad you showed the reassembly of the bolts and my Mosin I having that exact problem you described with the hard to close bolt, I'm looking forward to the next video!

[@artymech]

Hey Eric , great job on this video! Been shooting over 30+ years I'm still learning new stuff! Keep up the great work you and berry do for us all!!!!!

[@bigred2989]

Great video. Always good to a potential mil-surp buyer to know how to strip the bolt on these guns.

[@CrimsonFlagg]

Thanks for another great video. These videos are very informative for everyone. Especially for some one like me is planning on buying a mosin sometime in the near future. I would like to see a video from you guys on what to look for when you are buying a mosin. Thanks again for all of your great videos.

[@stevew8191]

Great vid. It's especially helpful for the Mauser bolt, being more complex. My FFL guy said not to bother disassembling the bolt during cleaning, but you've shown that the small spring and pin can get pretty dirty. Also, setting that Mosin protrusion might be the most important thing you said in the video. Puncturing a primer could flat out ruin your day. Safety first. Thanks. Gotta love that Arisaka bolt. ...Actually I have all three rifles, and they're all great.

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

I really like the gunsmithing how - to vids. These are very professional looking quality. Keep up the excellant work

[@troy9477]

Nicely done. Thank you. Nice to see them side by side. That Arisaka bolt is really something- wish they were all that simple. It is a slightly later design though, so they had the advantage of seeing what had gone before.

[@MichaelK12]

Regarding the mosin difficulties you mentioned at the end, I'll be waiting for that, because I've had those troubles.

[@drmaudio]

These aren't dry at all. I know the some of the videogame generation may need explosions to keep their interest, but These how too and your reloading videos are my favorite.

[@TheMotorick]

I have a Mosin and a Mauser, so this is great. I saved it for later reference. Thanks, Eric!

[@BullB998]

Great video ! They aren't dry at all, for me they are very informative.

[@bobafett8664]

2022 and this video helped me out with my Mosin and K98/Gewehr 98 thanks a lot!!!

[@bengibson2012]

For the mosin bolt, i actually use the connector bar as a wrench to unscrew the firing pin from the bolt body, instead of putting pressure down on it

[@kaciegiles9235]

Thanks. Your video helped me clean my 41 k 98. Clear and easy to understand. Much appreciated. Thank God it only holds 5 rounds or they might ban this too.

[@Giamby986]

That advanced Mosin trigger job? This"How to" series is so good, keep 'em coming.

[@Wisconsin.pikachu]

Thank you for this video i plan on buying a Mosin this summer and I know this will help when i first get it to clean it.

[@dzoinc1555]

I wish I didn't already have so many of the "must have" firearms because I would like to have bought many of them from y'all. Thanks for all the videos and please keep coming! Gun gripe suggestion: people who claim "accidental" when its factually a negligent discharge.

[@swordmaster2k1]

Wow, even I learned something watching this and I've been in the firearms industry for almost a decade now, plus a military armorer. I had no idea what that slot on my Mauser's cocking piece was for. Thanks and keep up the good work shipmate!

[@sparkplug1018]

Great video with very easy to follow instructions. I'd really like to see a bolt disassembly video for the M95 steyer, keep the how to videos coming.

[@jettscreemr]

Just faved this one Eric , very useful and informative one stop shopping on common bolt to disassy. Going to come in handy as I plan on collecting various bolt action rifles. Would've liked to see a Carcano included. But, I figured it out myself in like 2 mins. They're all so sweet and simple.. good job.

[@MichaelK12]

For the mauser bolt disassembly, you can use the takedown hole in the stock, being careful not to scratch it of course.

[@optimusmikey]

The way I have always taken my Mosin bolt apart is by taking it out, put the bolt in the safe position, then reassemble, put back into firing position.

[@asphaltmemories4597]

I look at all these military bolts and I find it funny how simple the Arisaka's is to dissemble, not trying to troll or anything but I look at that Mauser and just laugh, don't get me wrong great rifle.

[@00Ghostalker]

As a testament to how common these three bolts are in the milsurp world, these happen to be the three milsurp rifles I have. The mosin and K31, and my mauser action is a vz24 hah.

[@balancedfordaylight1]

Id like to see a video about s&w revolvers that covers all the common types of custom work people do on them such as installing a new barrel cutting a new forcing cone ect

[@mjayvh]

I love how easy it is to clean the bolt of my arisaka. Now if I can just find some ammo to get it dirty with.

[@GaryT1952]

Outstanding and very informative. Please do semi-auto milsurp bolt disassembly in a future video. Thanks Eric

[@07zx14White]

Fantastic video Eric. I own all of these besides the Arisaka 6.5. I'd love to have one but it just hasn't been high enough on my buying scale yet. Either way, I love these videos and the knowledge you spread. I'm beyond happy to have gained the insight on my K31 bolt. It is by far one of my favorite classic milsurps to shoot and I wasn't completely positive on the field strip of the bolt. But now I'm totally sure of the operation. Thanks again for all that you and yours do for our sport. :-)

[@mightyfinejonboy]

i was looking for a video about guns, but ended up here,with this one on Jewellery ;-)

[@MrBigAudi]

I vote for music. It keeps things lively. Great video by the way.

[@TheLukejmorrison]

You know you a gun nut when you actually find this entertaining lol Thanks for making these awesome videos!

[@Johnny-nb7eg]

As always one of the best and detailed videos out there...

[@MrCheezeNip]

Flexing that Finn mosin at the end.

[@huey13player]

love these how to vids cant wait for the mosin full glass bed vid

[@classiclarry88]

Excellent. I needed this exact video to take apart my Mauser bolt.

[@darrelw6167]

Haha u just saved me from reading as I forgot how to disassemble my Mauser bolt...it needs a winchester style safety on it

[@mohammedcohen]

Excellent vid bro...really well done with closeup detail...thanx - I've got all three of the rifles in the case of the M/N & Mauser - many of 'em...Don't pay no nevermind to the folks complainin' about the music!!! Just fine by me!!! Love it!!! Again, Thanx CB in FL

[@RCGhostlyLive]

they should do a full disasembly and reasembly for a 10/22 and how to attach differnt optics and stocks

[@p2k2112]

how to vids are the best keep them up you guys do good work

[@ChewbacaTW]

If only i had seen this a few weeks ago. Tore the top off of a craftsman flat-head screwdriver trying to disassemble a mosin bolt. HAH!!! Thanks for the vid Eric.

[@crunchysuperman]

Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the Mosin bolt "slap" fix video.

[@captaincadavor]

Can't wait for the next Mosin vid. I'm having that same problem, to a point.

[@8steve88]

I look forward to these videos of yours, and the whole crew a lot. Thanks for taking the time to make and post them.

[@JasonWilliam]

Good vid guys! Might I suggest however that you break it up into separate vids and title them individually for the given bolt? Would make searching much easier and probably introduce you to new subscribers as a result.

[@Teh-Jones]

Last bolt was neat. Keep em coming...

[@Squidforhire2]

Thank you, I did learn a lot, and I did enjoy the background music if it was a tad louder at parts

[@acecamper]

I think the music level was perfect

[@CountArtha]

You, sir, are the reason they put safeties on Winchesters.

[@dicekar]

thanks for the video i used a video like this when i first cleaned my M48 wish i had this video then haha i made a real mess almost lost an eye when getting the firing pin out it ended up half way in my wall. I wont talk about what happened when i decocked the bolt also man learning is hard

[@kraklakvakve]

Well actually the music is pretty irritating. Not that it is bad music or anything, I like it on the intro and outro. But played the whole time it gets very irritating at times. Anyway, great video again. Good explanation, concise and clear.

[@DarkFox6211818]

I'll be honest, I enjoyed the music.

[@zhukie]

Fair enough, that makes sense for a general video.

[@gunkni]

Great ! Thank you very much! Greetings and all the best from Germany!

[@robert3018]

Excellent and easy to follow how-to video. Thanks!

[@TnuTz4u]

When adjusting firing pin, you said one complete rotation, but only went half a rotation... just to let you know. keep up the great VIdeos !

[@AlTheEngineer]

Thanks for taking the time and educating us on these bolts! I enjoyed it.

[@gabrielalejandroverapinto1974]

The mauser actually saved my life, I have one and this actually helps a lot. Could you make a tuning video about it?

[@smrts]

and then there's the Beaumont that scares the piss out of you the first time you unscrew that mysterious screw in the bolt handle. (ping) two halves of handle drop apart, and you think you've broken the rifle. then you realize it's fine but you have to retrieve the firing pin spring from the next county over.

[@raider762]

Cool. Simplest - Arisaka 2nd simplest- Swiss k31 and mousin tie Most complicated - K98, typical german engineering

[@2boredfortv]

im pretty sure you did show us how in your sticky mosin bolt fix vid. more advice is welcome though! Im gonna make a trick out of that arisaka bolt to win a few bets

[@sailoryan]

Excellent demonstration. Thanks

[@100radsbar]

Thanks for the video, now I know how to do this properly when I get my Mosin Nagant (Tula 1936) and my K98k sniper. :)

[@TheCivilizdKaoz]

11:40... eric, you hear about that army boy who blew his hand off doing something similar with a 50 bmg... it "scurred" me for a second seeing you do the same damn thing :) (love the vids just recently got a 91/30 and the bolt fell apart on me while i was playing with it and i almost freaked till i taught myself to put it back together)

[@MrBeardedBastard]

I understand that some people like to have background music but personally I dont care for it all that much, if I wanted music to distract me from your sweet sweet handiwork I could just start up spotify or something. I never got the point of background music, but that's just me. Love your vids regardless, just saying.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Really enjoyed your video on these old mil surp rifles. I have several, K98 Mauser, 303 British Enfield, Mosin Nagant and a Italian Carcano. I like the old WW 2 battle rifles. Would of been nice if you would of had a 303 British Enfield bolt on the bench when you did the disassembly video. Great videos keep them up.

[@McCarthy331]

you guys should do a video on the low number Springfield's some time

[@opie7afe]

hey eric, have you seen the bolt mod for the mosin where guys are taking a steel or stainles steel ring or even the ring from a defunct k31 bolt and are drilling out the mosin bolts safety/decock knob and installing the ring so you can decock or put on safety easier. wonder if you could talk to ray and see how this could be done and do a video on it. of course i know it would not be something everyone can do.

[@ceraldi]

music is fine with me, keep up the good work.

[@certifiedweldor]

thanks for the information,i appreciate what you guys teach

[@spenjo1010]

Thank you so much for your how to videos, they are the highlight of my week. Keep um coming!

[@bulletproofdesigns5972]

Gday from australia its funny I was just watching a tv show called "tonight" (uk tv show) about America and its guns and half way through they show a youtube clip of eric and barry shooting at the range and all you hear is eric yelling WOLVERINES and blasting a heap of soda cans..

[@J0j0m10]

Great video, music sounds fine to me.

[@coyotevigilant]

Sweet video! thanks for taking the time to show us. That Arisaka bolt was way too easy... Where is the Lee-Enfield?

[@purdunetae2995]

I agree. I thought the Mosin was the coolest as far as ease and the rifle tool that also checks your firing pin. The Arisaka has it beat, palms down... Sorry had to throw that pun in there.

[@EvanVittoriano]

Need one of these vids for a .303 MKI and a remington 700.

[@MichaelK12]

k31 is my favorite bolt gun.

[@Dambo96]

Portuguese Mauser-Vergueiro m/1904 is a little different design ,kind of an unusual rifle that combines Mauser and Manlicher design features.

[@MrWadeant]

Music is good Eric! Keep up the good work.

[@diecaster1018]

Eric : How about a video on making your own tracer ammo?

[@AndreyZloy]

One of my favorite channels. Thank you, Eric.

[@MrMrtremendo]

Hey Eric...thank you for the video brother... i actually have all a collection of rifles as those bolts you used for demonstration...lol call me weak but by far the mauser bolt is very challenging for me.. overall great video brother... AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY

[@towrecker]

can you please do a video on left eject / bottom eject shot guns , my father needs one or the other due to having to now shoot lefty due to medical reasons , and my local shops have nothing to offer , and being a right hand shooter in a family of right hand shooters , I really have no idea of what I am looking for to buy him so we can shoot traps again , I know this is a stupid request , but I am sure some left handers would really like the video too Thanks !