Bolt Handle Repair

Fargazer · August 8, 2011, 10:19 AM

I have a older Remington Targetmaster single shot .22 (Model 510); yesterday when I removed it from the case I found the bolt handle broken (about halfway down the "neck" - there's about an inch left on the bolt, and an inch yet on the bolt knob).

I would like to repair this if possible; it was my mother's .22, and my uncle engraved both the receiver and the bolt handle. Is there an adhesive (JB Weld or the like) that would be strong enough to reattach the bolt knob and adhere under use? Or do I need to just find another Targetmaster, use it's bolt, and keep the original bolt for sentiment / display purposes?

Doyle · August 8, 2011, 10:24 AM

No adhesive would come close to being strong enough. Yes, it can be rewelded. A cheaper solution is to find a used bolt. I'd hit Numrich first, then Gunbroker. A bolt from a 510, 511, or 512 will work (they are all the same bolt).

**Unclenick** · August 8, 2011, 10:47 AM

If you want to keep the original, find someone who is a good TIG welder. See if he can do the welding without touching the engraving and can clean the weld up flush with the outside afterward. Some of those guys can weld a crack in car body steel. With an inch of extra room to spare, the heat won't likely spread to the bolt, though you want to strip it and get the springs and firing pin out before proceeding. The gun will need refinishing afterward, which is why you don't want to braze it. The brazing filler won't accept the same finish.

James K · August 8, 2011, 04:09 PM

That is an inexpensive .22 and trying to keep it "original" by welding will cost a lot more than just replacing the bolt handle, which Gun Parts lists at around $30. Sure a good welder can do it, but not for that price.

Jim

Fargazer · August 9, 2011, 07:59 AM

I think I'm going to purchase a replacement bolt handle from Numrich, and next month have the original bolt handle rewelded. I'm also starting to keep an eye out on the various auction sites for another 510 Targetmaster - it's usually the most popular rifle when I introduce newbies to shooting, and it would be handy to have another.

James: I agree it isn't worth the value of the gun to have it rewelded, but it's more than worth the value of the gun's sentiment.

johnbt · August 9, 2011, 04:24 PM

What's a tig welder charge these days to fix a bolt handle, $25 or $40?

Check this guy's work.

www.straightshotgunsmithing.com

Fargazer · August 29, 2011, 12:13 PM

Good news! The gunsmith that works with my LGS will have a professional TIG welder refasten the broken bolt handle together. Cost is around $25, so not too bad

August 8, 2011, 10:19 AM	#1
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	Bolt Handle Repair I have a older Remington Targetmaster single shot .22 (Model 510); yesterday when I removed it from the case I found the bolt handle broken (about halfway down the "neck" - there's about an inch left on the bolt, and an inch yet on the bolt knob). I would like to repair this if possible; it was my mother's .22, and my uncle engraved both the receiver and the bolt handle. Is there an adhesive (JB Weld or the like) that would be strong enough to reattach the bolt knob and adhere under use? Or do I need to just find another Targetmaster, use it's bolt, and keep the original bolt for sentiment / display purposes? __________________ NRA Life Member

August 8, 2011, 10:47 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	If you want to keep the original, find someone who is a good TIG welder. See if he can do the welding without touching the engraving and can clean the weld up flush with the outside afterward. Some of those guys can weld a crack in car body steel. With an inch of extra room to spare, the heat won't likely spread to the bolt, though you want to strip it and get the springs and firing pin out before proceeding. The gun will need refinishing afterward, which is why you don't want to braze it. The brazing filler won't accept the same finish. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 9, 2011, 07:59 AM	#5
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	I think I'm going to purchase a replacement bolt handle from Numrich, and next month have the original bolt handle rewelded. I'm also starting to keep an eye out on the various auction sites for another 510 Targetmaster - it's usually the most popular rifle when I introduce newbies to shooting, and it would be handy to have another. James: I agree it isn't worth the value of the gun to have it rewelded, but it's more than worth the value of the gun's sentiment. __________________ NRA Life Member

August 29, 2011, 12:13 PM	#7
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	Good news! The gunsmith that works with my LGS will have a professional TIG welder refasten the broken bolt handle together. Cost is around $25, so not too bad __________________ NRA Life Member

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August 8, 2011, 10:24 AM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	No adhesive would come close to being strong enough. Yes, it can be rewelded. A cheaper solution is to find a used bolt. I'd hit Numrich first, then Gunbroker. A bolt from a 510, 511, or 512 will work (they are all the same bolt).

August 8, 2011, 04:09 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	That is an inexpensive .22 and trying to keep it "original" by welding will cost a lot more than just replacing the bolt handle, which Gun Parts lists at around $30. Sure a good welder can do it, but not for that price. Jim

August 9, 2011, 04:24 PM	#6
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	What's a tig welder charge these days to fix a bolt handle, $25 or $40? Check this guy's work. www.straightshotgunsmithing.com