Chad007 0 Posted August 4 (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 by Chad007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Rose 22 Posted August 4 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad007 0 Posted August 4 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Rose 22 Posted August 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly Roger 24 Posted August 5 (edited) Um..that long piece (bolt carrier link) hanging down is supposed to go in the tube in the rear.... Edited August 5 by Jolly Roger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad007 0 Posted August 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad007 0 Posted August 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad007 0 Posted August 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scout_21 36 Posted August 5 If it worked before sending it in then it seems like the problem is with the shop you used then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Rose 22 Posted August 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Rose 22 Posted September 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
