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the rifleer · June 3, 2011, 10:01 PM

So I have a friend who is looking to sell me a very old Winchester Model 12. Its in rough shape, but the connecting rod (the part that connects the bolt to the pump handle) is broken in two, thus the bolt does not move when you move the handle.

I think the last time I checked they were about $80. If thats what I have to do, I can do it, but I'm wondering if it can be welded back together. The two pieces fit perfectly together. I don't know how in the world it snapped. I'm confident that I can weld it and grind it smooth, I just want to know what others think. Obviously I would take it off of the gun before I heated anything up that way I don't alter the metal structure of any structurally critical components.

June 3, 2011, 10:01 PM	#1
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Model 12 broken connecting rod So I have a friend who is looking to sell me a very old Winchester Model 12. Its in rough shape, but the connecting rod (the part that connects the bolt to the pump handle) is broken in two, thus the bolt does not move when you move the handle. I think the last time I checked they were about $80. If thats what I have to do, I can do it, but I'm wondering if it can be welded back together. The two pieces fit perfectly together. I don't know how in the world it snapped. I'm confident that I can weld it and grind it smooth, I just want to know what others think. Obviously I would take it off of the gun before I heated anything up that way I don't alter the metal structure of any structurally critical components. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.