Benelli Ultralight - Removal of Bolt Handle

**LisaA** · August 24th, 2009, 08:57 AM

I have a Benelli Ultralight 20 ga, and I need to clean it. The manual states that to remove the bolt you must first tug firmly on the bolt handle to get that off. I have tried to pull on the handle, and it won't budge. Is there a trick to get the handle off? Thanks for your help.

**schr8er2000** · August 24th, 2009, 09:44 AM

I dont know if is the same as a friend of mines, but ...here goes.....

You pull the bolt about 1/3 of the way back..... then pull outward on the handle and it SHOULD come out...

GOOD LUCK.....

**Gun Bowanna** · August 24th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Take an old sturdy shoe lace or lenght of parachute cord.
Make a Loop with it.
Loop the one end under/around the bolt handle.
Hank it straight out.

**LisaA** · August 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Gun Bowanna

Take an old sturdy shoe lace or lenght of parachute cord.
Make a Loop with it.
Loop the one end under/around the bolt handle.
Hank it straight out.

Thanks, Gun Bowanna!

This makes sense rather than using pliers that would damage the handle. After posting, I read on Shotgunworld.com that initially it is very difficult to remove the handle. Later, it becomes easier.