Cholla Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I just bought a Uberti/Navy Arms 1866 in .22LR. It was dry and dirty inside and didn't want to cycle well. How do I get the bolt apart so I can clean it? I pulled the pin out and nothing came apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major E A Sterner #12916 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Spray some penetrating oil where the firing pin extension is joined at the bolt and give it a couple light taps once in a while, you should be able to work it loose after it soaks for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Major E A Sterner #12916 said: Spray some penetrating oil where the firing pin extension is joined at the bolt and give it a couple light taps once in a while, you should be able to work it loose after it soaks for a bit. l agree with the Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 If the first recommendations fail - First, run a very fine punch through the connecting pin hole in the bolt's connecting block, to make sure ALL the pin came out. Should see daylight through it. Get out two water pump pliers or vise grips, and cut a few leather pads to cover the teeth of the jaws. Rosin applied to leather surface, if you have some. Slide bolt assembly as far rearward as possible. Hold the block part of bolt in one pliers, twist a little on the firing pin extension. There's a flat on the bottom surface of the tail of the FPE that really lets you get a good grip on it. At very worst, the FPE gets a little chewed up, but that is replaceable. But, a good smith will be done before the tools start chewing on metal. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 I soaked it down before heading to work. I’ll see what happens tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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