Hello all. Been handed down a nylon 12 bolt action that is quite gummed up. Can this barrel and action soforth be taken off for cleaning? If so, how? Thanks

If you think you my not know the nomenclature of the gun, I would try some breakfree first, then if that don't loosen and clean the gunk out, then I would think about breaking it down. Maybe contact a gunsmith near bye. Aim small hit small. RAMbo

If you think you my not know the nomenclature of the gun, I would try some breakfree first, then if that don't loosen and clean the gunk out, then I would think about breaking it down. Maybe contact a gunsmith near bye. Aim small hit small. RAMbo

Remeber the old Nylon 12, that's the tube fed version of the Nylon bolt action. Was also a single shot bolt (10) and a detachable mag version bolt (11).

While we are at it, was a Nylon lever (76) and a detachable mag. semi-auto (77) along with the more popular tube (in the butt) Nylon 66. these three used a unique action that was actually held together by Nylon sections made in one unit with the stock...don't take those apart on an "whim".

The bolt guns, with the exception of the bolt handle's shape, are pretty much identical to the older rem. 511-512 series. Should come out in one chunk (action, bolt, trigger, mag. tube) all in place by removing the screws on the bottom of the stock.

Bolt out by opening, moving bolt all the way to the rear, and pressing the trigger.

Soak the bolt/action by standing it in a container of mineral spirits (mainly because it's hard to set yourself on fire with mineral spirits)...let is soak for hours (over night is better)...bush it, soak it, brush it, soak it, etc. until it's clean. Old tooth brush will do.

Buy a 1 gallon can, cut the top with a can opener, and stand the barrled action and bolt in the can. Can be re-used...the crud will settle to the bottom...just cover with plastic wrap, rubber band in place.

From there, dry it, lube it, and put it back togeter for the next 20years.

This is such a darn good shottin gun as old as it is, I might just let it be. Hum?