Gunsmithing Barnard SM Bolt Handles?

[diriel]

Just a quick question here, Are Barnard SM bolt handles soldered on, welded in some fashion, or forged one piece? I guess I am asking just how durable are they? I have been looking around to try to find the answer and am not seeing it.

Seen a Remmy bolt handle break when a newbie to reloading tried to beat his bolt open with a 2x4. Swore right then and there I would never own a soldered on bolt handle, and would try hard to avoid "just welded/tig" type bolt handles. I cheerfully admit it was not the rifles fault, but I have a touch of OCD, and that just bothered me no end.

Thanks for any info,
Gary

 

[goober]

Re: Barnard SM Bolt Handles?

pretty sure they are all threaded , I have two and both handles come off.I will see Steve at Barnard tomorrow and will confirm for you

 

[ukshooter]

Re: Barnard SM Bolt Handles?

There screw in,these guys make replacements.
http://www.prone2success.com/
I made my own it it’s 3/8 – 24 UNF,to go into the bolt and 5/16-24 NF for a badger bolt knob.