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ldpfeifer · 09-06-2016, 08:52 AM

I am looking for the traverse bolt or cross bolt for this rifle. This as far as I know only on the Spanish version of this rifle. Any ideas out there? Mine is frozen by rust bad. Breaking screwdriver tips.

t-star · 09-06-2016, 11:12 AM

tried penetrating oil and let it sit?- breaking screwdriver tips is a sign of WRONG SCREWDRIVER
- areu using hollow ground smiths screwdrivers?

GunGeek · 09-06-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by t-star

tried penetrating oil and let it sit?- breaking screwdriver tips is a sign of WRONG SCREWDRIVER
- areu using hollow ground smiths screwdrivers?

IIRC the Rolling Blocks had tapered screw heads. Many of the guns of that era did. So a tapered screwdriver may be the correct tool, but it needs to be one that fits properly.

stand watie · 09-06-2016, 08:07 PM

idpffier,

Tried HEAT?? - That often breaks that rust bond free. - Then a proper driver.

I'm a RB "nut" too.

BEST OF LUCK.

Do you need a spare Spanish butt-stock??

yours, sw

ldpfeifer · 09-06-2016, 09:24 PM

Well I talked with Ken Womack. Sort of the guru on these things and he had a usable cross bolt. The wood was showing signs of someone else before me trying to get this out so he said just drill it out and he would sell me the used one. Good thing I did because no amount of heat, pressure, penetrating oil was going to unfreeze what moister and time did. It was completely rusted together and nothing was going to get it apart. Not sure I can post a picture but its worthy......
Thanks for all the replies, Lyle

09-06-2016, 08:52 AM	#1
ldpfeifer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: WA Posts: 2	Remington m1871 Oviedo Rolling Block Rifle I am looking for the traverse bolt or cross bolt for this rifle. This as far as I know only on the Spanish version of this rifle. Any ideas out there? Mine is frozen by rust bad. Breaking screwdriver tips.

09-06-2016, 08:07 PM	#4
stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	idpffier, Tried HEAT?? - That often breaks that rust bond free. - Then a proper driver. I'm a RB "nut" too. BEST OF LUCK. Do you need a spare Spanish butt-stock?? yours, sw Last edited by stand watie; 09-08-2016 at 04:17 PM. Reason: add

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ldpfeifer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: WA Posts: 2	Well I talked with Ken Womack. Sort of the guru on these things and he had a usable cross bolt. The wood was showing signs of someone else before me trying to get this out so he said just drill it out and he would sell me the used one. Good thing I did because no amount of heat, pressure, penetrating oil was going to unfreeze what moister and time did. It was completely rusted together and nothing was going to get it apart. Not sure I can post a picture but its worthy...... Thanks for all the replies, Lyle

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