For those of you familiar with these rifles:
I acquired an old 52B in excellent shape but missing it's bolt.
I've been looking for one for about a year, with no luck. I bought a new Browning/Win 52 bolt kit from MGW, but it does not fit the 52B.
Can this newer bolt be converted? I don't know if anyone has done this before and what it would entail. My gunsmith is willing to modify the bolt by milling a groove in it to get by the safety. Is this a good plan? He has never done that operation before. Any Sources of bolt info?
Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
I acquired an old 52B in excellent shape but missing it's bolt.
I've been looking for one for about a year, with no luck. I bought a new Browning/Win 52 bolt kit from MGW, but it does not fit the 52B.
Can this newer bolt be converted? I don't know if anyone has done this before and what it would entail. My gunsmith is willing to modify the bolt by milling a groove in it to get by the safety. Is this a good plan? He has never done that operation before. Any Sources of bolt info?
Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. Thanks