"The bolt is mismatched to the receiver. Still, the headspace has been checked."

T

tmeandr

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"The bolt is mismatched to the receiver. Still, the headspace has been checked."

What does the statement in this title mean to me? I am buying an Anschutz 1407 and this infomation was given as the box with the my rifle was leaving the supplier.

I am not fluent enough in gunsmithing etc to know if I should be concerned here or not.

Any help would be appreciated.

T
 
The bolt lugs are mated at the factory to the action and then the headspace is set. If the bolt is exchanged with another gun, the lugs may not mate well and the headspace may be different. I didn't look it up but if a 1407 is a two lug bolt, it may not be right but if it's a one lug bolt, it cant be much of an issue. They have checked the headspace so that is not an issue.
 
T:
I would refuse the rifle if the numbers on the bolt and receiver do not match. Likely that thing would never shoot well.

Clarence
 
Match Missed

I know of a 40X that the Action is blue and the bolt is SS...yes from the factory that way. It has shot a few 2500's.
I'n fact I have a 40X and it doesn't have a Remington bolt.
but
I have gunsmiths living a few miles away.....so to me a chance to get some action work on my rifle.

I don't know how you feel?:):confused:
 
Thanks as always

As always there is available information readily given to poor goofballs such as myself. The vendor has pointed out what was stated here. It is indeed a bolt with a different serial number from the action. It is a 1407 bolt just from a different action.

I do not know if the 1407 is single or two lug bolt either.

The vendor has indeed indicated that they checked the "headspace" and they are gunsmiths as well as dealers. They have indicated that the headspace when examined does not present any issues to them as gunsmiths.

So.... I am still not certain.

What would I do to test this? Is it just whether the rifle will fire? Or is it a potential accuracy issue?

Any ideas?

As always thanks to one and all,

T :confused:
 
OK, it's a 54 action with two lugs. The potential problem would be if one lug was hitting and the other lug was not. That would cant the bolt and could create a problem. The solution would be to lap the lugs and then re-headspace the gun. It very well may not have a problem at all though.
 
Here is what ya do. Tell em you are concerned about the rifles accuracy and would like to arrange a test drive before buying. Get some Tenex and meet them at the range with the stipulation if she's a shooter you're a buyer. Fixed.
 
Mismatched bolt

I myself wouldnt accept the rifle.You pay your money and now they want you to take maybe a parts rifle that has been made up of extra parts or rejected parts that wasnt acceptable in manufacturing.You pay your money and take your chances as it is Why play a with a looser hand to start with, good luck
 
There is no real good explanation for the mismatched #'s and I would be even more worried about the BS explanation you got from the pipe fitter trying to sell it to you. They ain't that hard to find....run away.
 
If it did not leave the factory that way (and it did not), it is not an original rifle and that should be reflected in the price...

I seriously doubt a proper fitting bolt with a different serial number would affect accuracy...

... but as an earlier post said... if you can, go shoot it and if it shoots well, and the price is good - buy it. If it doesn't shoot well I would bet the barrel is not good...
 
tim said:
There is no real good explanation for the mismatched #'s and I would be even more worried about the BS explanation you got from the pipe fitter trying to sell it to you. They ain't that hard to find....run away.
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Tim, how do you know the guy is a pipe fitter? Thanks, Douglas
 
Posts #2 and #3 would be a good hint, as well as some sense the seller realizes there's gonn be more than just a headspace check.
 
Now I'm more confused than before, are you a fitter too? Where did anyone say the seller was a pipe fitter? Got nothing to do with the thread, just curious; might be good for a laugh, I know fitters that think they're gunsmiths (among other things). Thanks, Douglas
 
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I thought the smith was a fitter because he installed that piece of pipe with the rifling on the action.;) Of course if you installed a mirage tube it would be a plumber's job.:D

Ken
 
No, if you drink out of it or poop in it, it's plumber's work, everything else is fitter's work. Good one, thanks, Douglas
 
You Guys are Awesome

Thanks for the advice and wisdom.
I know they are gunsmiths at this shop. If that equates being a pipefitter in shooter language then they are pipefitters.
I can not shoot first then buy they are in CA I am in OH. However, they include a 3 week trial or money back. The problem is 3 weeks from now it is likely to still be very cold here. As well as the fact that my club's bench rest area is closed for repair until an undisclosed time in the future.

My conscience is clear for now since I did as much as I could to vet the source. Many of you on this forum confirmed successful transactions with this source and even gushed about how wonderful this source is.

So depending on that I await my package the the shipper can not seem to track accurately.

Thanks to all,

T
 
Douglas said:
Now I'm more confused than before, are you a fitter too? Where did anyone say the seller was a pipe fitter? Got nothing to do with the thread, just curious; might be good for a laugh, I know fitters that think they're gunsmiths (among other things). Thanks, Douglas
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Tongue in cheek, Douglas.
 
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