StrangeRanger Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 A couple of months ago Frank Iannamico contacted Jason at Indianapolis Ordnance about the possibility of making new bolts and action bars. When I read Frank's post, I contacted Jason and sent him my working and spare pieces of each to measure and evaluate. Jason just e-mailed me. He is in production on a run of bolts. He is not ready to announce pricing yet but they will be available in the not too distant future. For everyone who's looking for replacements and/or spares, this is your opportunity. No word on the action bars but they frequently are repairable when they fail so that isn't as much of an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 That's good news! Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think Jason and IO are not too far from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyDixon Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 whats the price?? just askin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Jason has not announced the price yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 are old bolts hard to find? i found (2) in a week for $100 each. didnt know they were a problem to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsemarine Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 are old bolts hard to find? i found (2) in a week for $100 each. didnt know they were a problem to find?Bolts are common,I just don't wanna go outside anymore. Wanna triple your money?Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGinGA Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I’ve met with a FA gun manufacturer about making Reising bolts. Brought several bolts and other related parts. Last week, they inspected my M50, and are working on a sample. I’ve offered myself and my M50 for beta testing. We haven’t discussed price, but think around $200 or so. He agrees the nonradiused bolt notch is a failure magnet, and will look into a slight mod to the bolt design. They also looked at the firing pin, and will have their Swiss supplier make some. Another poster here said he found bolts for $100 and asked “what shortage”. I’l like to know what planet he lives on, having looked for years, never finding any. When my bolt broke last spring, another was at hand, but since then the M50 hasn’t been fired. Bolts seem to be the Achilles heel with Reisings; once more can be had it will be fired a lot more. Ironic that, after years of no bolts, at least one and maybe two suppliers will supply these. Does anyone know if any engineering drawings exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I'm sure engineering drawings exist, though I have not seen one for a bolt. I have one for the barrel. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Got a spare bolt from forum member for $100 8 months ago and another off gunbroker w $150 bin 7 months ago I also grabbed a full parts kit and grabbed a 3rd bolt Ive had no issue finding them. Guess I just got lucky. Im swimming in bolts http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22970&st=0 Edited September 9, 2019 by huggytree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 ... He agrees the nonradiused bolt notch is a failure magnet, and will look into a slight mod to the bolt design. ... If he adds a radius to reduce the stress concentration, he will have to modify the action bar by adding a matching radius to the tip of the lug which engages the notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgreen Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Im new to this forum, but I will certainly purchase one of their bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Jason just e-mailed me.The bolts are available NOW at $250 plus S&H.If you're interested contact him sales@indianapolisordnance.com https://www.indianapolisordnance.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgreen Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Whoo hooo I just placed my order! Thank you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondabottle Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just ordered !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 How did you order the bolts?I emailed Jason to order some, all he said was they will be on their site soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Frank, they are in Products then go to"Other SMG Parts" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 He even got rid of that massive stress concentration at the notch.You have to modify the lug on the action bar by grinding a small radius on the tip that engages the bolt notch but if that eliminates the bolt shearing off it's a small price to pay. I'm pretty sure the modified action bar would still work with a stock bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Someone should post pictures of the new bolts... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubfanpbrman Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I took these super fast, but I can take better care this weekend if needed. Side note: I don't even own an M50 yet. Soon, hopefully. Edited November 1, 2019 by cubfanpbrman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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