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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Jekemi on June 17, 2009, 02:08:10 PM

Title: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: Jekemi on June 17, 2009, 02:08:10 PM: I need to have a stainless steel bolt handle welded to the bolt. two questions:
1. how much should I be expected to pay for this
2. know anyone in the Seattle area that is competent to do this

Thanks
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: Huntbear on June 17, 2009, 06:31:30 PM: Find a gunsmith that does Mauser sporterizing. They all have to have new bolt handles. As for cost? Not sure.
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: KillBilly on June 17, 2009, 06:33:53 PM: I know someone in the Olympia area that can do it
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: Jekemi on June 18, 2009, 04:48:55 PM: Killbilly: do you have an address or phone for the Olympia gunsmith? I could combine a visit to Cabela's and the gunsmith.
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: huntnphool on June 18, 2009, 04:50:50 PM: I need to drop off a rifle to him as well, maybe meet for lunch KB?
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: Jekemi on June 20, 2009, 02:13:00 PM: lunch sounds good. email me at: newcordia@comcast.net
Title: Re: bolt handle welded to bolt
Post by: MountainWalk on June 23, 2009, 10:39:41 AM: Ed Lapour of Bremerton does fine fine work.