Marsh Action Fans

[boltfluter]

Got a request for some fluting on a Marsh bolt. Very small bolt to flute. Owner heading
to Arizona for a big shoot. Thought you guys might enjoy a couple of pics.

Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[Cigarcop]

They are tiny I did a .220 Beggs on one for a customer..... nice actions

Looks great Paul!

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Looks very nice, Paul!

 

[gotcha]

That's a cute little booger And very nice work as usual.



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[smokinggun]

Very nice!

 

[Terry Altom]

I was sooooooo close to buying a Marsh until I went with a Borden BR

 

[jonbearman]

Nice work Paul. You do superlative work.

 

[JRS]

I thought all Marsh bolts are fluted.

 

[hdbiker1]

I know mine is. Built in 2014 by Gary Ocock.

 

[riverwolf1]

If your ever in Phoenix, you should call Doc Marsh, he will give you a tour of his facility. They are currently working on a redesigned bolt, made out of different stainless, and They should be ready pretty soon. I am at the Ben Avery Shooting Complex now. Your fluting work is beautiful as Paul, funny my Marsh action bolt was already fluted that one you did must be one of the early actions, possibly a Dave Kiff manufactured bolt!

 

[JRS]

Marsh bolts are manufactured by Dave Kiff.

 

[riverwolf1]

Marsh bolts are not manufactured by Dave Kiff, and the reason is Kiff could not not meet the demand even though he agreed too! Doc bought another Hass CNC macines that is dedicated to making bolts. The first group of bolts in Marsh actions were made and delivered by Dave Kiff! Doc Marsh has been making his own bolts I believe 2014, I can ask him tomorrow when I see him if you really need to know the specific date!

 

[boltfluter]

I thought all Marsh bolts are fluted.View attachment 990451

JRS,
Beautiful rifle you have. Apparently the newer bolts will not be fluted by the manufacturer , according to my customer. Machine work on the bolt was very good. I believe they are now made from 17-4 stainless .

Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[Eddie Harren]

I thought all Marsh bolts are fluted."

Marsh bolts are manufactured by Dave Kiff.

Uh-Oh! Must be a misprint.

 

[JRS]

Evidently, Doc Marsh has added to his equipment list. The last Saguaro action I purchased was mid 2015. Though Doc Marsh had the actions on the shelf at the time, he was waiting for a batch of bolts from Dave Kiff, which created a 3 week delay. He did, at that time, have 2 pieces of HAAS CNC equipment. A ST-10 and a VF-2SS. Perhaps he decided to start producing the bolts himself.

 

[riverwolf1]

Well I was with Doc earlier today and he showed me the new bolts 17-4 stainless, the bolt handle, is laser welded on and he is manufacturing the bolts and outsourcing the laser welding! You can't see the weld at all, and the new bolts are not fluted, but the fit is much tighter. He had 5 bolts at his reloading trailer and 16 more will finish up this week. Finally this should answer any lingering questions about the bolts from The previously discussed supplier, there are currently 137 bolts that are not usable, due to tolerance problems?
That's a significant financial outlay for bolts that don't fit! Doc said this new bolt has been in development for16 months and the Cost of R&D is quite expensive!

 

[boltfluter]

The bolt that I fluted, is one of the nicest bolts - from a machining standpoint, that I have ever seen in any custom action to date.

Paul

www.boltfluting.com