Back the first part Dec I posted about my brothers 308 deer rifle having stuck bolt. I went back and thought I updated the original post.. Then it disappeared and I can't find it.

Anyways..

He got the schematic and how to break down the gun. Said once he pulled the trigger assembly out the bolt opened right up. Said he was glad he tried that before putting it in a vice and tapping it with rubber mallet.
What he found was a broken sear jambed it up. Now he is searching for parts which I guess is already a struggle.
Anyone know a source for older guns parts?
My brother had gotten parts from a big dealer up by Minneapolis at one time. Guess that place is no longer in business.

It is funny that that part failed like it did. The gun has never been abused. Only reloads he ever used were managed recoil loads. Maybe it didn't like the cold? Maybe it was just its time to fail.




Mac

was that the Mossberg 800?

Anyway to bring it to a machine shop and have one made?

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...s-question-stuck-bolt-update#Post8279444 - your missing post Mac.

Start here

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/

quick search showed not easy to find. seems a common problem.

https://www.reddit.com/r/gunsmithing/comments/18dr1nu/how_do_i_fix_a_sear_for_an_old_mossberg_800a/

It looks to me like he'll need to find someone with a good CNC and have them fashion one for him.

I bet that can be machined pretty easy

Mac-The guy I have. found odd gun parts is Larry, I think from St.Joseph Ridge or Middle Ridge guns. Sorry I am not so sure of location but I have only bought from him at gun shows! He really knows his stuff and has endless bins of parts. Might have to use the Jungle Drums to get in touch. I will put out some feelers for contact info.

Moosetrot

JB weld it! There must be parts out somewhere, if not a someone with CNC machine I would bet make one. Me that gun would be toast and sold for parts!

X3 on a CNC shop

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ oops already posted

quote=danny clifton]Start here

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/[/quote]

I've gotten quite a few obscure parts from Numrich.

The only trouble I've had with them was them sending the wrong part twice for an old single-shot shotgun.

Western Gun Parts out of Alberta has dang near everything, but the boarder may be a problem.

Thanks ADC for finding that.. No idea how I couldn't find it after hitting change??

Thanks everyone for ideas. I already suggested the machine shop if he has to go that route. My brother worked in maintenance for years in chemical plant. When I suggested maybe a Machinist. He said he had a guy used when he needed things made for work. If he couldn't find one may have to go that route. Go talk to him.

Mac

Jack First in Rapid City SD is always worth a call

Ray when did you last see your Larry?? There was a Larry I recall with lots of guns and stuff. Don't know if he ever did shows? That Larry passed away couple years ago already. He lived closer to coon valley.

Machine

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned Numrich Arms. I've gotten parts from them from old guns.

I think he is still around. Will put out some feelers.

Moosetrot

You can try these guys in Story City they do a lot of gunsmith work and might have something.

https://www.jacobsonsguncenter.com/