 mikedddd 
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Posted: 7/6/2012 3:07:42 PM
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Posted: 7/6/2012 4:10:43 PM
Im pretty sure, they are called Valley Ordnance, now. I think it was mentioned they were in Arizona. Maybe that will help you get parts.
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Posted: 7/6/2012 5:50:12 PM
If not, I'm sure just about any machine shop could turn you a new bolt handle on a lathe.
IIRC, one model is just a concentric rod (bolt handle area) with a threaded end. The other has an eccentric area joining the handle to the treaded section. If you bring the old one in, either model, I'm sure they could re-make it, and even make a different design if you so wished. |
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Posted: 7/7/2012 11:06:14 AM
i cant seem to find any info on valley ordnance, or a website. there are a few uppers on some auction sites, and they are defineately bohika.
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50_Shooter
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Posted: 7/7/2012 2:58:46 PM
They should be Valley Ordinance Works in Peoria AZ or they could be out of business again. I would go with a machine shop, it would be better then dealing with Chris whose a known scumbag. If you do use them, ch arge it to your CC so you can get your money back if anything goes wrong.
Good luck. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 8:44:20 AM
Originally Posted By mikedddd:
i cant seem to find any info on valley ordnance, or a website. there are a few uppers on some auction sites, and they are defineately bohika. http://firearm-dealers.findthebest.com/l/65486/Valley-Ordnance-Works-Llc |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 2:05:01 PM
I thought according to them the ATF made them stop making the uppers because they considered them firearms?
If I had to guess the reality is that he was probably making the uppers without the propper licensing to make a firearm. While the transfer of the upper is not like a firearm needing to go through an FFL I could totally see how the ATF would require you to have a MFG license to make them. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 2:51:04 PM
Originally Posted By mikedddd:
i know they are out of business and all, but my bolt handle is bent. anybody know of anywhere that has parts? or can make one? thanks Please post the results of your contact with Valley Ordnance if any. I meant to get my bolt upgraded and purchase a rail with no slope but I never got around to it. Chris was always good to me including sending a free quad rail with hardware to mount the bipod farther forward, when he found out the 36"ers were front heavy. Thanks- DR |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 3:02:33 PM
the problem is i cannot get ahold of anyone. any info dead ends out––website, phone number, email. i found the same info there is apparently an FFL registered but can't find anymore than that, other than driving to arizona lol
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Posted: 7/8/2012 5:20:46 PM
Originally Posted By KogaShuko:
I thought according to them the ATF made them stop making the uppers because they considered them firearms? If I had to guess the reality is that he was probably making the uppers without the propper licensing to make a firearm. While the transfer of the upper is not like a firearm needing to go through an FFL I could totally see how the ATF would require you to have a MFG license to make them. I doubt that. They were legally manufacturing lower receivers (normal ar-15 and single shot) and complete single-shot rifles at one point, IIRC. |
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Posted: 7/9/2012 12:48:58 AM
Yes they are now Valley Ordinance. They however either don't have any BOHICA parts or just aren't selling them. I already talked to them about getting some spare parts and was told there were none to be had.
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