1893 bolt question
1893 bolt question
wondering why on some 1893 lever actions the bolt has distinctive half moon notches on the front end while others dont have any at all. i assume its a relief for gas.
Re: 1893 bolt question
Bill,
Yes it is for gas relief in the event of a ruptured case. The original 1895's have very pronounced cuts in the bolt. I don't know that I've seen a square Marlin bolt without the cuts. Even the 1889's have the cut, which were the first square bolt side eject Marlin.
-jim
Yes it is for gas relief in the event of a ruptured case. The original 1895's have very pronounced cuts in the bolt. I don't know that I've seen a square Marlin bolt without the cuts. Even the 1889's have the cut, which were the first square bolt side eject Marlin.
-jim
Re: 1893 bolt question
thanks jim i bought a spare bolt that has no notches. i have seen bolts of various calibers that have very fine almost non exsistant relief notches. i cant explain it.