Can anyone demonstrate a step by step procedure on bending a bolt handle using an acetelyne torch? Whether it be through video or instructions. By the way, I do have a pair of bending blocks made by Numrich arms, and a heat sync for bolt body.
Bolt Handle Bending on 98 Mauser
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Dusty Stevens
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I think larry potterfield with midway usa has some videos on youtube
hoz53
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It'll take a lot of work , grinding , filing , polishing just to have a average outcome . If it's a hunting rifle it will work . If it's a nice rework of a 60s style custom I would strongly suggest having a handle welded on . It doesn't usually cost much and the outcome is much nicer .
I remember Butch Lambert suggested someone and I forgot his name .
You could send him ( Butch ) a PM
If you heat and bend the handle is a little short . If you've done it a few hundred times it can be done nicely , usually .
E R Shaw in Pennsylvania does both procedures and the work is very good .
Adding scope/mounts, or keeping iron sights?
As mentioned, forging doesn't really get the job done well. Forged handles are too short IMHO.
Few bolt handles are made for Mausers anymore since "sporterizing" isn't done on a large scale anymore.
I used the handles from Dakota Arms- sold through 4D Reamers- for the last ones I did.
If scoping, you will need to replace or modify the swing safety.
As mentioned, forging doesn't really get the job done well. Forged handles are too short IMHO.
Few bolt handles are made for Mausers anymore since "sporterizing" isn't done on a large scale anymore.
I used the handles from Dakota Arms- sold through 4D Reamers- for the last ones I did.
If scoping, you will need to replace or modify the swing safety.
butchlambert
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Dan Armstrong is by far the best. www.accu-tig.com or dans40xc@hotmail.com
Dan's website shows his available bolt handles and pricing. Only took one time to realize that heating and bending a mauser bolt handles was an ugly mess. Dan has done over a dozen for me.
I have more if you like.
Dan's website shows his available bolt handles and pricing. Only took one time to realize that heating and bending a mauser bolt handles was an ugly mess. Dan has done over a dozen for me.
I have more if you like.
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More dang PORN , please .Dan Armstrong is by far the best. www.accu-tig.com or dans40xc@hotmail.com
Dan's website shows his available bolt handles and ricing. Only took one time to realize that heating and bending a mauser bolt handles was an ugly mess. Dan has done over a dozen for me.
I have more if you like.
butchlambert
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All I see with Fincher's is polishing and engraving, not any bolt handle work.
Riesel
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Alas Butch, you are correct/ Doug was diagnosed with mocular degeneration about a year ago and no longer works with the Acetylene Torch. He may very well have done some of mine as I sent three to have done a bit over a year ago. I have tried my hand at bolt forging and usually ended up grinding off the mess and welding on a new handle, still no easy chore. It's a shame because for the sixth dollars he charge the work was very nice, Maybe not show quality but plenty good for Mauser hunting rifle. Thanks for bringing me up to date on this.
Robert
Robert
hoz53
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I did have a Swede Mauser bolt done by Shaw quite a few years ago. They did a nice job on that one
My dad did this Mauser back in the late 50's as just simply a hunting rifle and while it worked just fine the short length made the leverage troublesome when sitting at the range shooting targets all day. I took the bolt and cut the handle and welded in a short piece and "re-bent" the angles a little better to clear scopes with the longer throw. It looks long but trust me its the perfect length for the strong Mauser action and no more pinching your fingers on the scope.
First picture shows original shape and length and the other two are after I modified it.
First picture shows original shape and length and the other two are after I modified it.
a1712
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I have a weld on handle laying around if you want it you're welcome to it, just need a name and address to ship it to. Brian.
I see that as well- bolt looks as though it's not fully in battery....
Could be lack of clearance on the inside of the handle against the receiver, or the stock isn't inletted enough for the handle.
What Mauser parts you need
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