removal of Bolt Rear Post/Bearing

[NickD]

Hello,

What and how would the best way to remove the rear post/bearing on an MG42/M53 bolt be? Thank you for any help!

[JBaum]

You have to grind off the flattened part of the pin that holds it in place. You'll find that on the bottom of the bolt.

[Blanksguy]

Photo of MG42 Bolt-Assembly attached below:

[NickD]

Ah... I almost did that last night but thought.. hhhhmmm better double check. Thank you sir!