turkish mauser questions
just picked up a turkish mauser. wondering if i can put a scope on it, and if the other mauser parts interchange (specifically the turned-down bolts) or if i'll have to monkey up the original bolt (or a spare turk if i can put hands on one). suggestions?
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Well, yes you can install a scope. There are several clamp on models of various quality though drilling and tapping are really the most solid way. I would stay away from most clamp on stuff. No gunsmithing required generally means mediocre to junk in my experience. Not really sure if other bolts will interchange though I imagine they will.
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The bolt will interchange with other long action large ring mausers. I just ordered one off of a Guy on E@%y. about $30. Watch headspace when changing bolts though.
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ronyaker-the bolts will interchange, but as indicated above the headspace should be checked by a gunsmith before firing the rifle with a replacement bolt. The chances are good that the headspace will be o.k., but this is not always true, and not worth taking a chance over to save a few dollars. Eyes and fingers are hard to replace. There are four options that come to mind for altering your present bolt. (1) If you want the best looking job and/or intend to turn the rifle into a nice sporter, you should have a gunsmith cut the old bolt handle off and weld on a custom replacement. Personally, I use the Lenard Brownell pattern available from Brownells for most of my jobs. The advantage to this is not only in the appearance, but it will result in a handle that will allow you to mount your scope low over the bore by drilling and tapping the receiver. (2) Some gunsmiths "forge" the original bolt handle into something resembling a custom handle by placing it in substantial steel blocks, heating it very hot, and hammering it into the desired shape. If done properly this will also let you mount the scope low; but usually the bolt handle, being curved and recurved is a little shorter than most folks like it to be. (3) Your gunsmith can simply heat the handle and bend it downward approx. 90 degrees. This will let you mount a scope over the receiver, but will usually require very high mounts, such as see throughs, to allow the bolt handle to clear the bottom of the scope when the bolt is cycled. (4) There is a kit on the market which alters the bolt handle by cutting off the handle near its base and attaching a new handle mechanically. This is done by drilling and tapping a hole for a machine bolt which holds the new handle onto the stub of the old handle. This system is not the most appealing visually, but is functional and will allow low scope mounting. There is another alternative which does not involve altering the bolt handle which is to mount a long eye relief scope on the rear sight base "scout style". If you decide to acquire a spare bolt I suggest that you stay with the Turkish bolt. There have been so many of these rifles brought into the country that parts are plentiful and inexpensive and your chances of a correct headspace probably better than using one made in a different country. 0
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