Remington 592 Bolt Handle

[69Draftee]

I have a Remington 592M 5mm that I have enjoyed shooting for many years. Yesterday, after firing several rounds, the bolt handle fell out. I cannot find any parts for this rifle anywhere. I know they were only made from 1969 to 1974. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[drover]

It looks like someone has welded it on and the weld failed. Your best bet will likely be to find someone to tig weld it back on for you.
I have had Dan at accu-tig do a couple of 700 bolt handles for me - contact him, likely he can repair it for you.

Welcome to Accu-TIG

drover

 

[Steve morgan]

I have a Remington 592M 5mm that I have enjoyed shooting for many years. Yesterday, after firing several rounds, the bolt handle fell out. I cannot find any parts for this rifle anywhere. I know they were only made from 1969 to 1974. Any suggestions?
Thanks

I had the same thing happen. Originally they àppear to be friction welded. I silver brazed mine back on. That was about 5 yrs ago ,still holding. Be careful anything outside the small counter ore where the handle goes can interest with the bolt closing.

 

[Steve morgan]

I had the same thing happen. Originally they àppear to be friction welded. I silver brazed mine back on. That was about 5 yrs ago ,still holding. Be careful anything outside the small counter ore where the handle goes can interest with the bolt closing.

Damn spell checker

 

[Steve morgan]

Damn spell checker

Forgot to tell you have to take the bolt apart to fix. If you want to talk about it pm me.

 

[69Draftee]

It looks like someone has welded it on and the weld failed. Your best bet will likely be to find someone to tig weld it back on for you.
I have had Dan at accu-tig do a couple of 700 bolt handles for me - contact him, likely he can repair it for you.

Welcome to Accu-TIG

drover

Thanks for that info. I did have someone tig weld it several years ago. Obviously there wasn't enough penetration to make a strong weld. Where is Acu-tig?

 

[69Draftee]

Forgot to tell you have to take the bolt apart to fix. If you want to talk about it pm me.

Forgot to tell you have to take the bolt apart to fix. If you want to talk about it pm me.

I've taken the bolt apart to replace the extractor twice. What else has to be done to silver braze it? I thought about having my gunsmith try that. Thanks again.

 

[69Draftee]

It looks like someone has welded it on and the weld failed. Your best bet will likely be to find someone to tig weld it back on for you.
I have had Dan at accu-tig do a couple of 700 bolt handles for me - contact him, likely he can repair it for you.

Welcome to Accu-TIG

drover

Looks like he's in Fairbanks AK. I was stationed for two years with the Army at Ft. Wainwright there in Fairbanks around the time that the 592 was being manufactured.
Small world.....

 

[Steve morgan]

I've taken the bolt apart to replace the extractor twice. What else has to be done to silver braze it? I thought about having my gunsmith try that. Thanks again.

Everything in the back half of the bolt has to come out so heat doesn't damage it when you braze or weld.

 

[69Draftee]

Everything in the back half of the bolt has to come out so heat doesn't damage it when you braze or weld.

Got it. Thanks

 

[69Draftee]

Everything in the back half of the bolt has to come out so heat doesn't damage it when you braze or weld.

I got in touch with Dan at Accu-Tig in Fairbanks. Very knowledgeable man. I sent the bolt to him and got it back just now. Took maybe 10 days total. He silver brazed it back together. Looks brand new. Cost was $75 plus $10 for shipping it up there.
Let's hope it works! Thanks again for the help.

 

[Steve morgan]

I got in touch with Dan at Accu-Tig in Fairbanks. Very knowledgeable man. I sent the bolt to him and got it back just now. Took maybe 10 days total. He silver brazed it back together. Looks brand new. Cost was $75 plus $10 for shipping it up there.
Let's hope it works! Thanks again for the help.

Hope it works good.