1903 Springfield Rifle Bolt Strip Reassembly (part 2 of 2) 1903-A3

This video covers the reassembly of the bolt of the 1903 and variants. Part 1 covers the disassembly process.

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[rhymeswithwhat]

Thank you, Just got an 03A3 and the bolt was loaded with old hard grease. I soaked it in mineral spirits and then followed your video for dissemble. I really cleaned every part and lightly greased with fresh grease before following your assembly video. The extractor and safety remove/replace went smoothly. This has made a big difference in bolt operation for my rifle. Gary

[jeffshootsstuff]

@rhymeswithwhat Excellent, Gary. Glad it helped.

[giantmuh]

I inherited the Smith-Corona version of this weapon when my father-in-law passed away two years ago. I am still learning all of its intricacies. I put 20 rounds through it today, which is about as many as I have since I got it. While cleaning it tonight I brought up your video - very helpful. This is one of the most elegant, accurate, and precisely made weapons I have ever used.

[jeffshootsstuff]

@giantmuh I agree with your assessment. :)

[keanematthews]

I bought an 03A3 at a local gunshow without knowing anything about the rifle, how it works or how to disassemble it. Thanks to you, I was able to easily get that cruddy bolt stripped and cleaned and lubed. The bolt runs much more smoothly now. THANK YOU, JEFF!

[jeffshootsstuff]

@keanematthews You're welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[clfhcks]

thanks man!

[jeffshootsstuff]

@Docenfield Thanks! I agree that seeing it done is more helpful than words/pictures. I'm a visual learner also.

[Docenfield]

Great videos . It really helped with the care of my 1903 A1 and A3.

There is nothing like seeing it actually done after reading the manuals.

Thank you very much!

[jeffshootsstuff]

@tyrannischgott all I can say is maybe watch the video again carefully and follow all the steps exactly. You may not have the cocking piece rotated all the way. Does it cock/remain rearward? Can you pull backward on the cocking piece with the bolt closed and does the piece cock and stay rearward?