Must cycle safety to fire

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MPHokie1114
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Must cycle safety to fire

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Hey guys, first time posting on here as I just recently got into these guns; bought a model 8 a year ago in 35 and loved it, so I had to get myself an 81 as well, so I picked one up off of gunbroker this past week, unboxed it, cycled the bolt and went to dry fire it and nothing. The only way I can get the thing to fire is if I flip the safety switch back and forth each time the bolt cycles. I’m hoping this is an easy fix and someone out there is familiar with this issue, otherwise she’s probably getting returned to the seller, which is a shame because it’s a beautiful rifle. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike
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