How is a Model 1952 Mannlicher Schoenauer bolt disassembled?

Answer 1

The 1952 MS bolt is almost identical to the 1903 Greek military version, which can be disassembled as follows:

1. Remove the bolt from the action.

2. Hold the bolt body in one hand and with the other rotate the striker assembly a quarter-turn anti-clockwise after pulling it back slightly.

3. Press the safety in towards the bolt face, while turning the striker assembly anti-clockwise; lift it off.

4. To remove the firing pin grasp the bolt head and rotate it half a turn anti-clockwise; this releases the bolt head, firing pin and main spring.

Reassemble in reverse order.

See Item #5 in the March 1964 Guns and Ammo page 47.