240 WBY German made bolt

[Ranwade]

Hey guys, my name is Randy Wade. Years ago I bought my granddaughter a 240 German made Weatherby. She is now old enough to hunt. We went out to shoot it and the safety mechanism on it will not work on the action. So I need a bolt assembly with a working safety for a German made 240 Weatherby Mark 5. Any help will be highly appreciated.

 

[Jr solocam]

I might be wrong but I believe the 6 lug Mk V bolt is interchangeable between German, Japanese and American manufactured rifles.

Great little round, I still shoot mine....

 

[Gary in MD]

Have you taken it to a gunsmith that is familiar with Weatherbys?
I also have a West German made 240, back then the 240 was made on a full sized action and the bolt is basically the same size (other than bolt face) as on a 257, 270, 7mm. Picture of 240 bolt on the right and a 257 on the left. You may have to contact Weatherby.

 

[Thud]

Have a gunsmith look at it.

 

[paul castelli]

Probably old oil turned to shellac inside, try soaking the entire bolt shroud in gum out over night and hose it clean with brake cleaner and re lube per owners manual.

 

[Ranwade]

I might be wrong but I believe the 6 lug Mk V bolt is interchangeable between German, Japanese and American manufactured rifles.

Great little round, I still shoot mine....

Thanks

 

[Ranwade]

Have you taken it to a gunsmith that is familiar with Weatherbys?
I also have a West German made 240, back then the 240 was made on a full sized action and the bolt is basically the same size (other than bolt face) as on a 257, 270, 7mm. Picture of 240 bolt on the right and a 257 on the left. You may have to contact Weatherby.
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Thank you

 

[Ranwade]

Probably old oil turned to shellac inside, try soaking the entire bolt shroud in gum out over night and hose it clean with brake cleaner and re lube per owners manual.

Thank you

 

[snert]

Dip that sucker in a can of kerosene for a week, take it out and shake it a lot, blow it with an air compressor. See if it moves then.

You very likely do not need a new bolt. You need to have that disaassembled and cleaned, lubed and reassembled.

 

[charlie b]

I also use kerosene or mineral spirits for old oil issues, especially on the old sewing machines I repair, but they work on anything with old gummed up oil. Usually applied with a paint brush and let it sit overnight. Then rinse and dry. Do not be tempted to use WD40

If the bolt is merely dirty I first try something like Hornady One Shot cleaner. I use it on the guts of my semi-autos and my rifle bolts. Spray liberally over a towel or trash can until the drippings are clear.