Chad007 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Recently purchased a used M1 and had it tricked out a bit. Upon reassembling the gun, the bolt will not retract all the way. Completely tore the gun apart to check for obstructions and can’t figure out what is short stopping the bolt from going back and leaving the chamber open in the locked position. Would appreciate any insight. Edited August 4, 2019 by Chad007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 had it tricked out a bit. What has been done to the gun? Are you saying the bolt will not move to the rear in the stripped down condition your pictures show? or when firing the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad007 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Cosmetics on the exterior, forcing combs lengthened, chokes, trigger work. correct, the bolt will not move to the rear position. Goes about half way and stops...hard, like something is obstructing it. Checks the rails and they are clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Is that a new bolt handle? Is the handle inserted too far and contacting the inside of the receiver or binding on the slot behind the ejection port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) Um..that long piece (bolt carrier link) hanging down is supposed to go in the tube in the rear.... Edited August 5, 2019 by Jolly Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chad007 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Steve Rose said: had it tricked out a bit. What has been done to the gun? Are you saying the bolt will not move to the rear in the stripped down condition your pictures show? or when firing the gun? after market bolt handle, forcing combs lengthened, chokes, trigger shoe and cerakote Correct, the bolt will not move to the rear position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad007 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Steve Rose said: Is that a new bolt handle? Is the handle inserted too far and contacting the inside of the receiver or binding on the slot behind the ejection port? Not sure on this, I can't get the bolt handle out (even with pliers) It does not appear this is the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad007 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 10 hours ago, Jolly Roger said: Um..that long piece (bolt carrier link) hanging down is supposed to go in the tube in the rear.... Correct, my original thought was something was stopping it in the butt spring area. Tore the gun apart to make sure and let the carrier link hanging down for picture purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout_21 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 If it worked before sending it in then it seems like the problem is with the shop you used then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Bolt handle is over inserted. Here is a picture of a M1- Note the step inside the receiver that my bolt handle stops on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/5/2019 at 7:30 AM, Chad007 said: Correct, my original thought was something was stopping it in the butt spring area. ... Chad007 - Did you get this issue resolved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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