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Posted: 6/14/2018 6:33:37 PM EDT
I purchased these many years back - I believe I purchased both from Elmer Ballance (the Winchester was for sure), but when I was looking up info on the TRW bolt I was a bit spooked due to reports of rewelds passed off as new. I did not the electropenciled "M" on both items (lighter on the winchester) which seems like a good sign, but I would really appreciate any input from the experts on the appearance of the bolts before I decide what to do with them.
 
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Posted: 6/16/2018 8:02:23 PM EDT
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I'm not an expert, but I play one on TV, and I would shoot either of those bolts no problem. Do you have a headspace gauge?
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Posted: 6/17/2018 4:58:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'm not an expert, but I play one on TV, and I would shoot either of those bolts no problem. Do you have a headspace gauge? |
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Posted: 6/17/2018 8:54:40 PM EDT
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Elmer's stuff was second to none. They look fine also from the pics
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Posted: 6/17/2018 9:59:15 PM EDT
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The Winchester is refinished as the roller cam is parkerized. The TRW looks to be in original condition. Both look good.
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Posted: 6/18/2018 1:16:52 PM EDT
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The Winchester is refinished as the roller cam is parkerized. The TRW looks to be in original condition. Both look good. |
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Posted: 6/18/2018 1:17:11 PM EDT
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Thanks everyone for the info!
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Posted: 6/23/2018 9:04:49 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input. On the headspace gauge, unfortunately I don't have one - is there one that could be used with just the bolt? For the safety of yourself and others, don't swap bolts on a M1A willy nilly. |
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Posted: 6/23/2018 9:21:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A M1A bolt doesn't just drop in. GI bolts generally fit in or ALMOST fit in with minor lapping. Either way, it's not a risk worth taking. For the safety of yourself and others, don't swap bolts on a M1A willy nilly. 
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Posted: 6/23/2018 9:22:55 PM EDT
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Both look fine, if you are really concerned about tbe TRW being a re-weld go to a machine shop & have it magnafluxed.
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Posted: 6/23/2018 9:30:30 PM EDT
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Elmer had no problem with welded bolts. Ive seen and used one of Elmer’s re-welds and I think they’re perfectly fine too. Yours aren’t re-welds.
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Posted: 7/3/2018 11:25:27 AM EDT
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That TRW bolt looks exactly like a NEW one I bought many years ago that has done good service. I would use it without hesitation.
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Posted: 7/3/2018 11:31:10 AM EDT
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I'll take 'em.
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