From memory the "Bolt Handle" has a pin locking it in place to stop it coming undone and locate it at the right angle. I will check my notes to confirm this (or otherwise) when I get the chance, later today with any luck.
Vic Thompson.
I just bought a nice mark 2 service rifle. I and trying to give it a strip down to make sure everything is ok, I do this with all air rifles I buy, but I am struggling to get the breech bolt off. Do these just screw on and off or am i missing something? Its a third series btw.
Last edited by Huttles94; 23-08-2018 at 12:28 PM.
From memory the "Bolt Handle" has a pin locking it in place to stop it coming undone and locate it at the right angle. I will check my notes to confirm this (or otherwise) when I get the chance, later today with any luck.
Vic Thompson.
or leave it in place all together!! it is not broken is it?
That doesn't matter, the breech bolt's purpose is merely too lock the two faces together forming an air tight seal.
The fact it isn't touching the cylinder suggests the leather seal has plenty of wear left.
A .25 example I owned was just the same, in that the breech bolt and cylinder were a ways of touching.
Last edited by piggy589; 24-08-2018 at 04:22 PM.
Indeed good news, new seal I reckon! the combination barrel & action should be tight when closed however (no rattle)? if that is the case you are good to go. leave it as is.
God news methinks 'cos lots of Mklls have damage to the cylinder due to ball end fouling when trying to get a seal.
This may be of interest
If ever the ball end lever of the breech lock gets anywhere near the cylinder, it's normally time for a new breech seal.
I too have seen a few Service rifles with indentations on the cylinder caused by the ball end.
Ahh right, I thought that is how they are supposed to be (its my first time owning a mk 2 service). Right well it shoots well, diesels a bit but nothing major. Ill have to get my chrono out sometime.
Does anyone know how to date these rifles?
The serial number is S 10995
Cheers