Remington is extending through December
31, 2008, its
Safety Modification Program to remove the bolt-lock
mechanism from certain Remington bolt-action centerfire firearms
made prior to March, 1982. (Post-1982 bolt-action firearms were not
manufactured with bolt-lock mechanisms). To determine whether your
firearm has a bolt-lock mechanism and is subject to the safety
modification program, click on the model listed below and follow the
directions included.
The unloading process for most bolt-action
firearms with a bolt-lock mechanism cannot begin unless the manual
safety is placed in the ‘F” or “Off or Fire” position. If you
participate in the program your firearm will be modified to
eliminate the bolt-lock feature and you will be able to unload your
firearm while the safety is kept in the “S” or “ On Safe” position.
The operation of your firearm will not otherwise be affected.
Here are the basic program elements:
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The firearms will be cleaned and inspected and the bolt lock mechanism will be removed for $20.00 plus shipping and handling.
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We will return the gun to you with a
safety redemption certificate to complete and submit in order to
receive a free blaze orange hat. (one hat per certificate)
Please click on the centerfire model to obtain more information on the program for the
specific model, as there are some differences in the program
based on model type:
The following bolt-action centerfire
firearms are not subject to the Safety Modification Program.
Please click on the model for more information on the
firearm.
If you have a bolt-action rifle with a bolt-lock mechanism, and
you do not wish to have the lock removed, you must be sure to
follow this IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Be sure the rifle is
pointing in a safe direction anytime you move the manual safety
to the "F" or "Off or Fire" position. As soon as you have lifted
the bolt, immediately put the manual safety back in the "S" or
"On Safe" position and then continue the unloading process.
