Starting a new project on an old Marlin 81DL 22 bolt action recently acquired. Appears to be made in the 40's. Not worked on one of these before and look forward to the outcome. There are questions, though. This early model year took two separate extractor parts, unlike the newer models that had a collar on the bolt front that utilized a spring clip. According to Gun Parts Corp the left extractor and right extractor (old style) can be purchased. I take it that looking down the bolt in the receiver from behind the right extractor is on my right of the forward facing bolt and left extractor is on my left to determine which extractor to purchase? If I am not accurate please set me straight.
Photos of what I am working on:
As shown, the missing extractor slot still has the extractor plunger and a strong spring behind it.
The flat portion of the bolt front is the bottom that works with the clever feed mechanism that allows this rifle to cycle 22 shorts, long and long rifle ammo.
Yes, this is a dirty ol gal that needs a major cleaning up. The barrel, mag tub and receiver are currently getting a bath in Por15 Rust Remover, as they look far worse than this bolt does. But I have faith it will clean up to make a fun truck gun for squirrels and the like. Had grey squirrel and gravy for two lunches last week thanks to this long neglected rifle and deemed it worthy of a bit of my evening hours.
Any assistance you can pass through my way will be much appreciated. That bolt looks very tricky to reassemble once it is taken apart.