So it was about two years ago that I last shot this rifle. I recall there was some issue, something to do with the aftermarket safety installed by a previous owner. As I recall, the safety shifted around somehow. Anyway, I put it away and forgot about it until now.
Steutzen sporter built sometime in the 1960s from an M49 Persian Mauser by a fairly talented amateur. Fajen stock well done, aftermarket floor plate, and aftermarket flag safety - reads "Mark II" with two stars engraved on it.
So, removed the bolt, flicked the safety, it shifted, and now, I cannot operate the safety, i.e. the flag won't move, and the bolt will not slide back in because the safety is rotated counter clockwise on the bolt and a protrusion under the safety is stopping reentry.
Took photos. Hoping I can post and that someone can diagnose what has happened with this safety and how to fix. Thanks very much.
Top photo shows Bolt in position for reinserting to receiver with safety at obviously counterclockwise rotated position. Rest are self-explanatory.