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Offline flintlock

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Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« on: December 11, 2007, 04:56:10 AM »
My brother just called, one of his friends just inherited his Grandfather's 788...The bolt is missing!!!

I think this has to be fitted by a gunsmith, does anyone know who might sell replacement bolts???

Thanks....
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2007, 07:56:20 AM »
Yes, it will most definitely have to be fitted by a gunsmith. Sorry, I have no idea who might be selling replacement bolts right now.
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2007, 01:28:23 PM »
Tell your friend to LOOK around his grandfathers house real good in all the hiding places, removing the bolts was a way of keep the thieves from steeling the guns during a break-in, as without a bolt it had NO VALUE to a thief wishing to just sell it quickly.  and yes it will probably need to be refitted by a gunsmith (the replacement) that is,  Give Remington they may be able to steer him in the right direction.   JIM
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 08:45:53 PM »
Try the online auction sights such as gunbroker and auctionArms.. These rifle haven't been made for many years and parts are hard to find. The best bet would be a more thorough search of the house the rifle came out of.. The head space would need checking at least and most likely adjustment..
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2007, 06:55:23 PM »
I have had really good luck with Western gun parts for bolts also I just got a couple of pre 60's win bolts from down under, their are still parts their.
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2007, 04:13:04 AM »
Quote from: jpcampbell on December 14, 2007, 06:55:23 PM
I have had really good luck with Western gun parts for bolts also I just got a couple of pre 60's win bolts from down under, their are still parts their.


How does one contact Western gun parts?

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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2007, 11:26:02 AM »
They are out of Canada, very good people, http://www.westerngunparts.com/
 Jack First might also have the bolt.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/

You can also post at http://thegunsmiths.com/phpBB2/ It is a gunsmith forum and one of them may have the bolt as well.  Gunsmiths seldom through anything out.
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Re: Replacement bolt for Remington 788
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2007, 04:53:30 AM »
Check out www.wisnersinc.com they have what you are looking for. They sell and will fit it. You probably won't like the price, but if you want to get the ol' girl going it's a small price to pay. Good luck CRASH87
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