Browning T-Bolt seized up

[baldabe]

How about using an ultrasonic cleaner? If the whole bolt could be tossed in, it can't hurt things.

 

[MD]

I got the safety to move up and down, the bolt toggles into place, but the sear won't engage or something as it won't ####.

I've pulled the trigger and it won't go "click."

And I hate to admit it, but I've basically ruined the slot in the forward action screw even though the rear miraculously released yesterday. But it was only a wood screw. I'll bet the forward one fits into the receiver.

I'll talk to my auto mechanic pal tomorrow at happy hour down at his shop. He's a hunter/ gun owner. He'll have an idea on how to extract that front screw.

 

[Evanguy]

Build a super simple Electrolysis tank using a car battery and it will remove all rust without touching the metal. Other then the putting it will look brand new.

 

[MD]

UPDATE:

My auto mechanic was able to free the stuck action screw with a big hammer, a cold chisel and a big screwdriver. The forward action screw was rusted in place.

Once the action was out of the wood all I had to do was wipe a bit of a gob of rust off the safety to get it moving freely and the rifle functions now.

I'll have to take it out when I go bear hunting and shoot it.

 

[blasted_saber]

These are marvelous rifles. My father in law sent one with his daughter (now my wife) when she moved in with me.

Congrats on getting it working. The straight pull bolt is super slick and fun.

 

[Haakon]

Two enemies of all firearms, neglect and liberals. Good to read you got your T-Bolt functioning.

 

[trevj]

This is a better idea. This will work when nothing else does; grind the bit to fit; tap with a hammer; forward and backward until screw starts to move, then use a regular screwdriver, or keep tapping to remove if still tight:

It's pretty obvious you have never had one of those tips shatter and gouge up the work, then. Great tool for working on old trucks and crap like that. I have a couple of them.

A proper fitting screwdriver, held securely in alignment, with control over the torque applied, is THE answer for about 90 percent of all stuck screws.
A decent drill and an assortment of extraction methods take care of the rest if they will not comply otherwise.

 

[Can-down]

And a second set of hands along with a hammer doesn't hurt either....

 

[FLHTCUI]

And a second set of hands along with a hammer doesn't hurt either....

Yes, and be in control of that hammer....
Come on MD, where are the pics of this beauty?
Rob

 

[Al Flipo]

FYI, that action screw on these Belgian T-Bolts have a regular 10/32 screw thread size. You would think it to be mm, but it is not.