Any broomhandle gunsmiths out there?

DavidJayUden · 06-18-2010, 12:12 PM

I recently acquired a bolo BH that was apparently worked over by the Broomcloset or similar Co. It is re-bored to 9 and re-blued. It is also very mismatched with some pitting remaining. Overall a very presentable shooter. It does, however, seem to drag the bolt on something beneath it, presumably the bolt stop block, as the bolt closes. If you close it slowly it remains about 1/2" open, if you let is snap shut under the spring load it usually closes completely. But at the range it does not fully chamber the round because of this drag.
Now here is the kicker: if you push back on the muzzle very slightly (sliding the upper back on the lower) it closes without interference.
Where do I start?
Thanks for your guidance.
dju

alvin · 06-18-2010, 05:27 PM

If the bolt closes OK with barrel pushed back, but drags when barrel is in its forward position, I would think the problem was caused by mismatching bolt lock (the internal steel block) and bolt. Both were numbered parts on Bolo Mauser. I met a few Mausers pushing back barrel and releasing it, the barrel does not automatically return to battery, and all of them were caused by either mismatched bolt lock, or fake matching bolt lock. None by weak springs.

Lugerdoc · 06-19-2010, 08:48 AM

I agree with the above. The locking blocks will vary in size and were factory fitted to a partiular gun. I have a lot of these blocks in stock, but would have to have the pistol to fit one to. Tom

DavidJayUden · 06-19-2010, 11:32 AM

I will send it to you next week. Get 'er running for me Tom.
Thanks;
dju

06-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Any broomhandle gunsmiths out there? I recently acquired a bolo BH that was apparently worked over by the Broomcloset or similar Co. It is re-bored to 9 and re-blued. It is also very mismatched with some pitting remaining. Overall a very presentable shooter. It does, however, seem to drag the bolt on something beneath it, presumably the bolt stop block, as the bolt closes. If you close it slowly it remains about 1/2" open, if you let is snap shut under the spring load it usually closes completely. But at the range it does not fully chamber the round because of this drag. Now here is the kicker: if you push back on the muzzle very slightly (sliding the upper back on the lower) it closes without interference. Where do I start? Thanks for your guidance. dju

06-19-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I agree with the above. The locking blocks will vary in size and were factory fitted to a partiular gun. I have a lot of these blocks in stock, but would have to have the pistol to fit one to. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	If the bolt closes OK with barrel pushed back, but drags when barrel is in its forward position, I would think the problem was caused by mismatching bolt lock (the internal steel block) and bolt. Both were numbered parts on Bolo Mauser. I met a few Mausers pushing back barrel and releasing it, the barrel does not automatically return to battery, and all of them were caused by either mismatched bolt lock, or fake matching bolt lock. None by weak springs.

06-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I will send it to you next week. Get 'er running for me Tom. Thanks; dju