bolt knob cover removal

[Knotter]

I bought a very nice Swedish M96 sporter in 6.5x55 for my daughter. Its a surprise for her (she's 12) and I plan to add a leupold vx2 1x4 20mm that is sitting in the safe. The only thing I'm not happy with on the rifle is the lacrosse- ball-sized bolt knob cover someone put on it. It does make the bolt operation more positive but its HUGE.

the question I have: How would you suggest removing it? It appears cemented on and I don't want to damage the bolt handle. It's made of some kind of plastic.

I have a few ideas but I thought I would reach out to the group for some suggestions.

[Dick284]

Can you post a picture?
I am not picking up what you are laying down.....

[Knotter]

Here’s a pic

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Knotter

Here’s a pic

Freaking weird.
Go gentle with a zip disc on the Dremel, or maybe take a heat gun or torch to it.

[catnthehat]

Maybe try warming it up with a butane torch and unscrewing it first?
Cat

[Dean2]

Big set of channel locks with a Leather pad on the bolt knob. I have removed a few, most are threaded onto the arm but I have seen some that are just a real tight fit over the original bolt knob. Turn it to the left and you will be able to tell pretty quick which version you have.

[obsessed1]

Looks like a tourbon ball. They are rubber and just on....some fit quite tight. Perhaps the previous owner permanently fixed it on??

[Knotter]

I will give the heat a try

[partsman]

Never thought I would see the day that we would be giving advice on a guys knob.

[Knotter]

Originally Posted by partsman

Never thought I would see the day that we would be giving advice on a guys knob.

It’s a girl’s knob.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by partsman

Never thought I would see the day that we would be giving advice on a guys knob.

Obviously you weren’t Around fir the infamous barbell thread!!
Cat

[Knotter]

Thanks. The heat and channel locks worked great. Much better.

[Knotter]

A pic of the final product.


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[Dean2]

Glad that worked out. Surprising how many of the old Mausers have those plastic knobs added to them. Must have been a real craze at some point in time.

Thanks for letting us know.

[Knotter]

I’m glad to be rid if the clown nose. It reminded me of control lever on on a tractor. I appreciate the help and I will post the pic of the completed project.

[Knotter]

Project completed! An now to sight in and see what 1912 steel can do.


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