Originally Posted by greydog
I don't believe the 788 for rimmed cartridges has a one piece bolt. I think they had a non-rotating head.


Huh, just looked up some pictures, and you're right, they are a different bolt than the other 788's (except maybe the 44?). Looks like a little roll pin must slide in a channel in the action to keep the head straight. Thanks, I learned something for the day!

Last edited by Yondering; 03/03/15.