The part that is flipped up is probabbly the hammer, that is normal. There is tons of info on this site and some disassembly vidios on youtube. You can also download the user manual from the Ruger website. They break down easly and are not hard to work on once you figure them out. Good luck and enjoy your mini.
Mini 30
I bought a Mini 30 today at a gun show, the bolt was back and tie wrapped. When I got home i cut the tie wrap off and released the bolt, and when the bolt went forward it stayed and i cannot get it back. In behind the bolt something is flipped up but I am afraid to push it - any suggestions? I looked on line and they said you have to have the bolt back to take the gun apart but my bolt will not come back. Should I take this to a gun smith or send this to Ruger, or is there an easier fix that i am missing.
Thanks.
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Agreed, more than likely the hammer is up, forward. It may just be a bit stubborn, take your hand and kind of karate chop the bolt handle backward, maybe all it needs.
I tried to karate chop it and it didn't work, could I use a screwdriver and push the hammer down or would that hurt something?
Since the bolt was back and it went forward, it cocked the rifle. I'd download the manual which shows you how to break the rifle down. You need to pull the trigger group and remove the rifle from its stock. Check the guide rod to make sure it has been installed correctly. Sounds like it hasn't. If that's not it. Follow with photo's, so members can kind of see what's going on. Lots of good help here.
drop the mag and pop the trigger group lock off to check if the hammer is still stuck. if so then there is an internal problem likely the hammer strut.
That sounds like the problem to me. Removing the handgaurd to get a visual can confirm that.Since the bolt was back and it went forward, it cocked the rifle. I'd download the manual which shows you how to break the rifle down. You need to pull the trigger group and remove the rifle from its stock. Check the guide rod to make sure it has been installed correctly. Sounds like it hasn't. If that's not it. Follow with photo's, so members can kind of see what's going on. Lots of good help here.
Sure would!That sounds like the problem to me. Removing the handgaurd to get a visual can confirm that.
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