open bolt design

jr45 · November 17, 2010, 14:07

I have a L1A1 type rifle with a Imbel metric lower. It has a bolt catch that needs to be manualy engaged to hold the bolt open but does not function on its own/empty mag...is this normal?

IRONWORKER · November 17, 2010, 14:17

It's normal for a inch style BHO

**ronnymi** · November 17, 2010, 14:20

Yes, this is normal. The pin on the BHO was removed by the countries using the L1A1. Not sure why but maybe someone will chip in. The pin can be replaced by you if want to. Check check the reference section of the files.

L1A1 59 · November 22, 2010, 22:53

The theory was to keep dirt and dust out of the action if the bolt was closed most of the time.

Tim

FUUN063 · November 22, 2010, 23:25

Yep, just simply replace the shorter pin in the BHO with a slightly longer one and you're in business. Mic the small pin for the size or do what a lot of people do and substitute it with the shank of a small drill bit cut to proper length.

Leland

dirtyrice · November 23, 2010, 01:29

Quote:

Originally posted by L1A1 59
The theory was to keep dirt and dust out of the action if the bolt was closed most of the time.

Tim

Exactly probably the same reason an ak doesn't have one.

Douglas Wozny · November 23, 2010, 11:38

It was only "NORMAL" for British and Australian L1/L2 series of rifles. The Canadian C1/C2 series of rifle were all made to function the BHO after the last shot.

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November 17, 2010, 14:17	#2
IRONWORKER Registered FALaholic #: 48581 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Millspring NC Posts: 2,652	It's normal for a inch style BHO

November 17, 2010, 14:20	#3
ronnymi Senior Member Contributor FALaholic #: 11421 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 580	Yes, this is normal. The pin on the BHO was removed by the countries using the L1A1. Not sure why but maybe someone will chip in. The pin can be replaced by you if want to. Check check the reference section of the files.

November 22, 2010, 22:53	#4
L1A1 59 Registered FALaholic #: 5065 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 308	The theory was to keep dirt and dust out of the action if the bolt was closed most of the time. Tim

November 22, 2010, 23:25	#5
FUUN063 Computer Illiterate Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 35576 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Converse, Indiana Posts: 4,594	Yep, just simply replace the shorter pin in the BHO with a slightly longer one and you're in business. Mic the small pin for the size or do what a lot of people do and substitute it with the shank of a small drill bit cut to proper length. Leland