Looking for someone to weld a bolt

[Gunnerboy]

Got a old marlin model 80 that someone broke off the bolt handle..... made a new handle just need it welded on, so anyone willing to help? Im in the longview area of washington. Thanks

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[deadshot2]

Bolt handles are silver soldered in most cases, not welded.

 

[Gunnerboy]

well this one needs welded..... like i said its broke about right at the bend, but thank you for the information.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

<broken link removed>, Colville, WA

From their web page:

In the custom metalsmithing side of the Delta Gun Shop, I am able to handle caliber conversions as well as take care of your custom metalsmithing requirements. I perform all required custom metal work as the primary gunmaker on custom gun builds. I also do a lot of re-barreling, fabrication of sculpted bases, quarter ribs, and other modifications as upgrades to existing firearms.

 

[Swedish K]

Dang - how do you go about breaking the handle off of the bolt? I hope you fabricated the new bolt handle out of similar metal so it will weld well... mix and match welding can be problematic. I'd take a look at it but haven't gotten my garage wired for the welder yet.

 

[Gunnerboy]

well the bolt was broken off by the disgruntled father in law, and he left the rifle as a project on his bench for the last 7 or 8 years, and i decided to fix it being he gave up, and i got a similar steel for the bolt handle as far as i am able to tell.

 

[speedtriple]

Sounds like you want to weld the new bolt handle piece you fabricated to what is left of the old bolt handle. Might be hard to do without melting the silver solder that bonds the old bolt handle to the bolt. Find a welder with TIG equipment and heat sinks he can apply.

 

[bruzer]

I am shocked and surprised JB Weld has not been offered as a repair option. All the internet commando/welders recommend it.
Warning: This statement is for entertainment purposes only. Please do not try this at home.
Good luck and stay safe,
Mike

 

[Gunnerboy]

well i got it taken care of , just ended up drilling and threading and applying locktite, but thank you for the replies.

 

[deadshot2]

well i got it taken care of , just ended up drilling and threading and applying locktite, but thank you for the replies.

Isn't that the recommended method for Mosin-Nagants?

 

[Gunnerboy]

well i ended up drilling out the rest of the bolt handle hollow, than milled down the handle to fit that hole than threaded both made a tight fit and put some locktite, feels rock solid and should be good enough for a .22 rifle.