1.
Since assembly of the Model 1897 from field takedown is
a more tricky than disassembly, sequence shown is for assembly.
First, insure the breech bolt (40) is in battery and
carrier (68) is fully up. This
will align
actuating groove on left
side of carrier with corresponding notch on arm of action
slide (17). Cutaway view shows action slide arm just prior
to engaging the groove.
2.
Next (A) turn barrel (1) and assembly 90 Deg. Left and insert into
adjusting sleeve (6) in receiver (51).
Then (B), turn barrel
assembly 90 Deg. downward. Interrupted screw threads will engage and
tighten barrel assembly into receiver assembly.
3.
Push in (A) on magazine plug (11) with magazine locking pin
(12) in position shown. This will align threaded portion of magazine
tube (18) with corresponding threads in lower half
of receiver. Turn (B) the locking pin clockwise to engage
threads.
4.
Lock magazine assembly into receiver by pressing on the
magazine locking pin as shown. Disassemble in reverse
order.