Asa Smith Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 (edited) Ordered a new bolt assembly from Taylor's. Planning on sending off the original for repair to have as backup... Thanks for the help Update: Received the new "new style" bolt assembly from Taylor's. It fit right into the gun with no modification or "tweeking". Works like a charm. Now i plan on sending off the old one and having it as a backup. Like the title says. The tab on the bottom of the bolt finally broke off on my trusty old 66'. I thought it was the extractor but when i disassembled it i found the tab gone. This gun has never been short stroked and has all factory internals. Looking for a factory part or info on available options. I would like to have the gun up and running as soon as i can.... Checking VTI and other options, just thought i would check here... Thanks for all helpful information, Asa PS: I have owned this gun since 2003 and bought it used, not sure of the date of manufacture but think this is considered the "old" design. Any helpful info appreciated... VTI is out of stock on the old (pre 2008) design bolt... Edited March 28 by Asa Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Look up Captain Clark's post of February 8th. Has lots of names dealing with the same problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 +1 to Tex Jones. Another name to throw out for a replacement bolt ( large caliber) is Sarco. Don’t ask me why, but they have complete new style kits in stock. Yes, they will replace old style bolts. The newer style retainer is definitely more robust, which can’t be all bad. My 66 runs just fine with the new style. Now I’ve got to send off the broken / bent tab bolts for repair! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Captain Clark said: +1 to Tex Jones. Another name to throw out for a replacement bolt ( large caliber) is Sarco. Don’t ask me why, but they have complete new style kits in stock. Yes, they will replace old style bolts. The newer style retainer is definitely more robust, which can’t be all bad. My 66 runs just fine with the new style. Now I’ve got to send off the broken / bent tab bolts for repair! I visited SARCO a number of times back in the old days. Tons of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Captain Clark is right on; I did exactly what he did. Also check Taylor's and Cimarron for bolt assemblies (much better deal than the bolt alone). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOODFOX , sass#34179 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Lassater can fix that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I have an entire 1866 45 Colt carbine for sale. Bolt included. You coming to PcC this weekend? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, Tucker McNeely said: I have an entire 1866 45 Colt carbine for sale. Bolt included. You coming to PcC this weekend? Tucker I am emotionally attached to this gun and am hoping to keep it going for a while longer.... I will miss out this weekend unfortunately. If all else fails I will keep your offer in mind. Thanks for all the help. I ordered a new bolt assembly from Taylor's and will contact one of the gunsmiths suggested. Hopefully the new bolt assembly will work an i can get the original fixed for a backup. Thanks to all for the help! Asa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 9 hours ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: I visited SARCO a number of times back in the old days. Tons of stuff. Unfortunately they do not show stock. Taylor's had one and was very good to deal with (as always). Thanks for the help, Asa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanigan Flats Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I think I have one sitting in the back of the safe. It came with a rifle I got in a swap a few years ago. I have been told it is one of the “old” 66 rifles. I am a truck driver and I won’t be home until Friday this week. Send me a PM with a reasonable offer plus shipping and we’ll go from there if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 10 hours ago, Flanigan Flats said: I think I have one sitting in the back of the safe. It came with a rifle I got in a swap a few years ago. I have been told it is one of the “old” 66 rifles. I am a truck driver and I won’t be home until Friday this week. Send me a PM with a reasonable offer plus shipping and we’ll go from there if your interested PM SENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I ordered an old style from Sarco yesterday, on it's way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 A good welder can build that back up, then shape it with tool-maker files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Yeah, but I'm not a good welder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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