Yet Another P H 1200 Question!

woodyplacks · May 26, 2010, 08:05:51 PM

I posted this question in the wrong spot before. Hopefully, I got it right this time. I`m in process of buying a P.H. 1200, in 7mm mag., from a local gun shop. The bolt isn`t blued, but is either plated, or polished . Could someone tell me if some of the 1200s had plated bolts, or just polished? I would like to know, as I`m thinking of getting the bolt jewelled, if possible. Any and all opinions are appreciated. I would also like to find a steel trigger guard and floor plate eventually, to replace the aluminum one that is on it now. Thanks..........Art:biggthumpup:

Brithunter · May 27, 2010, 03:07:43 AM

The bolts are polished not plated as far as I am aware if not tended they will rust! If you Jewel the bolt you will increase the friction due to the little swirls all over it.

Now the trigger guard and floor plate is going to be a bit of a problem as the P-H one is cast with the magazine case as one piece. Not sure if others would fit or not........................................... sorry.

woodyplacks · May 27, 2010, 05:00:47 AM

Quote from: Brithunter;106327The bolts are polished not plated as far as I am aware if not tended they will rust! If you Jewel the bolt you will increase the friction due to the little swirls all over it.

Now the trigger guard and floor plate is going to be a bit of a problem as the P-H one is cast with the magazine case as one piece. Not sure if others would fit or not........................................... sorry.

Thank You Sir ! , It makes sense that they would not go to the trouble of plating it. It may make it a little rougher, but I like the looks of jeweling. I may reshape the bolt handle slightly, and then blue it, for better rust protection. Thanks again......Art.:)

Brithunter · May 27, 2010, 01:19:50 PM

Some of the P-H 1200's had a blued bolt handle ............................ in fact my 1200Super in 7.92mm does as you can see here:-

and the 1200C also has a blued handle:-

So it will not look out of place with it. As for the Jeweling :lipsrsealed: .

davidlt89 · May 28, 2010, 03:29:02 AM

Don't have any answers for ya Art, but it is good to see you on the forum again? Are you buying the gun from Mac's Trading post? God Bless.

woodyplacks · May 28, 2010, 08:22:15 AM

Quote from: davidlt89;106335Don't have any answers for ya Art, but it is good to see you on the forum again? Are you buying the gun from Mac's Trading post? God Bless.

Hi Dave, Yes, and yes; I`m getting back into the game, or trying to anyway. Thanks for the kind words and thoughts,,,,,,,,,,,,Art.

woodyplacks · May 28, 2010, 08:36:44 AM

This reply is for Brithunter- Thanks for posting the pictures. I think that I will blue the handle and bolt shroud. I have some Mark Lee`s that I would like to try out; { hot water rust blue solution.} Your rifle bolts look fine as they are, so I think I`ll take your advise, and not jewell it, just polish and oil it. Thanks...........Art.

Brithunter · May 28, 2010, 10:48:27 AM

Glad to be of some assistance.