Lupo Bolt Cap Reassembly

[Conrad]

Just bought a Lupo rifle. Took bolt cap off to look at firing pin and assembly procedures. I cannot inset the bolt cap back on bolt assembly. Can anyone help with this? Thank you.

[Eagle Peak]

Hi Conrad, 

Check out page 29 of the manual https://www.benelliusa.com/sites/default/files/content/media/manuals/2020-12/Lupo Final Manual 02-28-20.pdf

6.Insert the bolt cap into the bolt unit, aligning the marks on the two parts; compress the spring (a) pressing the side button (b) at the same time, then turn the bolt cap counterclockwise (c). NOTE: for this operation, it may be useful to have a support surface.

Essentially, you line up the two red dots, force down, and twist the bolt cap counter-clockwise. It helps to place the bolt face against a hard flat surface while pressing down during the twist. 

[Conrad]

Thanks Eagle Peak,

I failed to mention that I have the manual and did everything accordingly. My bolt doesn't have two red dots but I aligned the two dots that seemed like the ones in the manual with no luck. I finally called Benelli and they had me ship the rifle back to them. The customer service was incredible. The person I dealt with was friendly, apologetic, you name it. Since the rifle is new the shipped me a mailing label and said there would be no charge. It should take about two weeks then back. Thanks again, for replying to me.

[Eagle Peak]

You are welcome! Glad you found a solution. It is a tricky you-know-what and took me a few hours to cipher out on my own. Enjoy your rifle when you get it back!