Gunsmithing Mauser 98 build

[Texasshooter30]

My mauser 98 build is coming along very well at this point. does anyone know a good smith to properly bend the bolt handle down and back similar to a remington 798? Advice and/or pics of some work would be appreciated.

Mauser 98 30-06 cammo lamin.

Same mauser different pic

 

[Ledzep]

Re: Mauser 98 build

http://www.angelfire.com/gundam/boltman/bolt_work/

Talk to this guy, he can do about anything you want. I had him do one for me and was very pleased with the results.

Here's mine.

 

[Texasshooter30]

Re: Mauser 98 build

I emailed that guy and he didnt sound interested in it.

 

[Clark]

Re: Mauser 98 build

Over the last 12 years I have probably forged over 30 Mauser bolt handles, had 30 more handles TIG welded, and had a couple forged over then extended with TIG.

I have bought all the TIG equipment and books, but it is not as easy as running a mill or lathe. I have yet to weld my first bolt handle.

I have paid $15 - $50 per handle.

There is so much equipment, skill, and work involved [and yet so little money], that guys that do it seem to turn into soup NAZIs.