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There are
multiple ways to disassemble and reassemble the M1 Garand Bolt.
We cover two ways, using two different tools. The instructions below
show using a standard steel punch or using the Garand Combo Tool.
I actually prefer disassembling the bolt using the punch, it seems
simpler to me. |
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1) Place your finger over the bolt face (as
shown in figure 1). |
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2) While applying quite a bit
of downward pressure on the bolt face, take the punch and
push out the extractor (as shown in figure 2). |
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3) Make sure the ejector does not spring (fly)
out of the bolt. |
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4) Remove the extractor while allowing the ejector
spring and ejector to decompress against your finger. |
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5) You can also use the Garand
Combo tool to remove the extractor. Figure 5 shows the part
of the tool that is used to remove the bolt's extractor and
the punch is pointing towards a notch. |
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6) Place the tool, with notch, against the bolt face.
Make sure to place notch of tool between extractor and
bolt (as shown in figure 6). |
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7) Rotate tool, while applying
quite a bit of downward pressure, clockwise. You have to hold onto
the wire brush on the tool and this is uncomfortable, so I wrap
a rag around the brush to protect my hand. |
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8) The tool forces the extractor
to disconnect and allows the ejector spring and ejector
to decompress, without flying out. |
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9) After using either the punch
or Garand Combo Tool, you can remove the ejector and ejector
spring (as shown in figure 9). |
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10) Remove extractor spring
and extractor spring plunger. |
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11) Grasp firing pin
(as shown in figure 11). |
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12) Remove the firing pin
and set it aside. |
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13) Figure 13 shows the disassembled bolt Assembly. |
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Reassembly
Instructions |
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14) Return the firing pin to the bolt. |
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15) Make sure the firing pin rest in the firing
pin slot on the rear of the bolt (as shown in figure
15). |
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16) Return the extractor spring and extractor
spring plunger (as shown in figure 16). |
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17) Return the extractor
to the bolt. Do not push in the extractor all
the way. |
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18) Note the extractor plunger
pressing against the extractor. When the extractor
is fully inserted the extractor plunger applies pressure
against the extractor. |
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19) Return the ejector and ejector spring
(as shown in figure 19). Note the arrow pointing to
the groove on the ejector. The groove must be positioned
so as when the extractor is fully inserted that it can pass
over the groove and lock both parts in place. |
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20) You can use the punch to push down on the ejector
while pushing the extractor fully locked into place. |
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21) You can use the Garand Combo Tool to push the ejector
down while pushing the extractor fully locked into place. |
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22) Figure 22 shows the fully assembled Garand bolt. |
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