Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Who's good at welding or otherwise repairing the bottom tab on a '73 bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Jim at Cowboy’s & Indians did one for me some 10-12 years ago and it’s still working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunrunner joe #17093 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Three Cut does that work he did two for me . Did not have to retime the gun by using the some bolt. Also did the extractor with a spring (980) 581-6992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Lassiter took care of mine GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Cody did mine at no charge as it was a Codymatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 For a little over $100 you can buy a new bolt assembly from Taylor's or VTI. The new bolt assembly has a replaceable lower tab. If you wanted, you could send off your old bolt to have the lower tab welded back on or have it milled and a new replaceable lower tab installed (several smith's offer this service) and keep it for a back-up. That's the option I chose because my local cowboy gunsmith was able to fit the new bolt (that I ordered) while I waited and a repair would have put my gun "out of action" for longer because he had other work ahead of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I believe Snake Oil George could certainly be added to those mentioned above...and I suspect, Lefty Wheeler and Boomstick J as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Mike, Lassiter has done at least 20 for me he mills the old tab out and replaces it with a harden insert and uses two pins rather than 1 to stabilize it. The only fault is the insert is really hard so the same actions that bent/broke it in the first place can cause it to chip/fracture but remains functional. Never run one to failure. Jim Bowie does a very good job as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Wheeler Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Thanks Billy, I am not set up for that and send mine off to Snake Oil. They all do excellent repairs on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 I can't find Lassiter's contact info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Hi Mike, Lassiter's phone number is 1-937-687-1039. Address is: Tom's Single Action Shop, 675 Crawford Tom's Run Road, New Lebanon, OH, 45345 Hope you and Terri are doing well and hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bob Guerrero Lone Spur Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Hi Mike, Lassiter's phone number is 1-937-687-1039. Address is: Tom's Single Action Shop, 675 Crawford Tom's Run Road, New Lebanon, OH, 45345 Hope you and Terri are doing well and hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bob Guerrero Lone Spur Jake Thanks Bob Just decided to go to Winter Range again this year, see ya there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Not shooting but probably will be there on Fri. or Sat. Will definitely find you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 U All quit recommending Snake Oil George for Gunsmithing - now it's going to take long to get my stuff. Hells Comin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 For a little over $100 you can buy a new bolt assembly from Taylor's or VTI. The new bolt assembly has a replaceable lower tab. If you wanted, you could send off your old bolt to have the lower tab welded back on or have it milled and a new replaceable lower tab installed (several smith's offer this service) and keep it for a back-up. That's the option I chose because my local cowboy gunsmith was able to fit the new bolt (that I ordered) while I waited and a repair would have put my gun "out of action" for longer because he had other work ahead of mine. That's a great option. You spend about $130 for a brand new bolt, including firing pin, spring and top/bottom replaceable extractors. Then buy a couple extra extractors for ten bucks apiece, and you never have to look for a tab reweld job again. With these new bolts, which themselves are drop-in, you can easily replace the extractors yourself. They are also drop-in, requiring you to only drive out and replace one 1/16" pin. It makes it possible to put in brand new extractors, both top and bottom, before major matches, thus reducing the opportunity for malfunctions, and without ever sending the gun anywhere and having to wait. One evening and it's done and ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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