Does anyone have a M1 Carbine bolt tool?

[DaveTN]

Can I buy it?

I got my bolt apart without it. But I don’t see much chance of getting it back together without it.

[Garufa]

Have you already lost your plunger and/or spring?

If you find one can I rent if from you? The extractor broke on my IBM that I've had since I was a kid and needs replacement. I've read all the stuff about taking and putting it back together without the tool but not sure I'm up for it. Those pieces are too small to chase around the garage. It's a nerve-wracking operation!

[Mark@Sea]

Hi Dave,

I'd loan you mine, but I'm a looong way from home right now, and don't think my wife can find it in the scrapheap I affectionately refer to as my workshop.

Northridge has 'em, link below. Described as a GI tool, 25 bucks.

http://www.northridgeinc.com/m1_carbine.htm

Night and day difference between using the tool or using both hands, a nail, and assistance from a frustrated spouse.

[141FE]

It can be done without the tool but you need an extra hand. The only trick is to hold the extractor spring (and it's tiny plunger) back or compressed while installing the extractor.

Garufa,

I have the tool, contact me and I'll give you a hand.

[DaveTN]

Have you already lost your plunger and/or spring?

Not yet. I have been working inside a plastic bag.

Hi Dave,

I'd loan you mine, but I'm a looong way from home right now, and don't think my wife can find it in the scrapheap I affectionately refer to as my workshop.

Northridge has 'em, link below. Described as a GI tool, 25 bucks.

http://www.northridgeinc.com/m1_carbine.htm

Night and day difference between using the tool or using both hands, a nail, and assistance from a frustrated spouse.

It can be done without the tool but you need an extra hand. The only trick is to hold the extractor spring (and it's tiny plunger) back or compressed while installing the extractor.

Garufa,

I have the tool, contact me and I'll give you a hand.

Thanks, I’m going to have to order one.

I tried getting the wife to help. After a few try’s she said “You have got to be kidding me.â€

[Mike.357]

tried getting the wife to help. After a few try’s she said “You have got to be kidding me.”

man, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that out of my wife, I would be on easy street