Barrel threading for suppressors or muzzle breaks, drilling and tapping for a rail or scope base, or turning down a barrel blank. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. The original 1909 argentine mauser had the oldstyle wing safety, a straight bolt handle and military bolt release. Mar 14, 2012 gunsmithing how to properly mount a scope presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa duration. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, 6th. The k98 mauser was the last word on bolt action perfection. Dunlap, 2 books steven dodd hughes, 2 books leroy deforest satterlee. Williams service department is a warranty repair center for. Gunsmithing the nearly perfect bolt handle presented by. Properly maintaining a rifle in top condition is just as rewarding as making a perfect shot. Mgw offers a wide variety of services related to rifle machining. Gunsmithing center gun digest gun digest books gun prices. For the first time, you can access this book in digital format, adding a whole new application for this classic resource.
Gunsmithing tips for modifying your mauser 98 rifle. I buy books and notes from gunsmiths retiring or going out of business i dont think you can ever get enough. Manufactured from solid steel bar stock and ready to be finished. There are so many thousands of mauser rifles in the u. All hunting rifles made by mauser are based on traditional, downtoearth values, combined with the most modern of rifle technology. Quality rotary gun racks used to store rifles, rifles with scopes and shot guns on. The mauser rifle is arguably the most prolific military long gun ever produced, with an estimated 102 million rifles manufactured by scores of countries. A standard part of the sporterizing process, polishing a bolt face is necessary to remove any pitting and guarantees the face is perpendicular to the bore. The mauser action is the most copied and blatantly ripped off bolt action design in the world. Its early chapters are devoted, as are most gunsmithing books, to the work area, tools,and sources of supply and shop practice.
I bought the mauser book because it is required for school well, thats enough for now. A manual of firearm design, construction, alteration and remodeling illustrated edition by dunlap, roy f. Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy gun disassembly guide an essential reference for taking apart and putting back together todays most popular revolvers for routine maintenance and cleaning. Covers all types and variations of mauser bolt actions m91 thru m98. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. A brief history of the mauser k98k and m48 based on the success of the mauser gewehr 98 long rifle gew 98, adopted by the german army in 1898 and used throughout world war i, there was a demand for a shorter version that could be used by cavalry and stormtroop units. Its a well written book but it contradicts several other books of mauser rifles. Gunsmithing supplier brownells lists them for mauser, winchester m70 and remington 700 rifles. Those most commonly encountered as surplus rifles during the 1960s were the 1891 argentine mauser, the 1909 argentine mauser, and the 1989 belgian mauser. Custom rifle 1917 enfield modified part 1 gunsmithing youtube. The general gunsmithing books tend to be a rehash of already published info or very basic gunsmithing projects, scope mounting, sling swivel installation, recoil pad fitting and the like. Murrays gunsmithing offering quality, full service.
In fact, if you really want to develop your gunsmithing skills, these older, used firearms can actually provide more opportunities for various types of work than the traditional mauser or springfield conversion. Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058 kuhnhausen, jerry. Heritage gun books gunsmithing, repair and maintenance. The book has been through at least nine printings since its original in 1950 and totals 735 pages. Custom gunsmith greg wolf turned the rifle into a handsome, modernday sporter by replacing the bolt handle and safety, reshaping the bolt release and reworking the floorplate release in the resculpted triggerguard. Id like to once make a sporter rifle out of a mauser even though its generally not advised because of the cost to do it, however, i could do all of the work involved and just want a sporter thats a mauser for no other good reason. Learn more partsaccessories ive spent my life buying and designing the best products for hunters and shooters. Scott of scotties gun works want to show off the finished product. The 1891 and 1889 mausers resembled the italian manlicher carcano. Rebarreling a rifle part 1 professional gunsmithing series. When gunsmithing our mauser rifles it is important to understand the varied functions and operation of a boltaction 98k rifle.
Rifles by patrick sweeney will keep you a happy rifle owner on and off the range. Mauser rifles made during the ten year period that it was the german infantry standard rifle. The auto sizing is your browsers way of keeping images entirely within the screen size you have set. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. It also covers disassembly and minor tuning like triggers. In fact, many gun shops in the area that offer socalled gunsmithing services actually bring their guns to us and mark up their prices. This is especially important if you desire to do any trigger work, lug lapping, etc.
Brownells is your source for rifle gunsmithing books, books at brownells parts and accessories. Projects for gunsmiths see all gunsmithing articles. Historically over 90% of the bolt action rifles we have built, have been done so based on one of the variations of the mauser 98 action. Newsstand issues such as the one in newspaper format on mauser gunsmithing projects appear from time to time, as do many others in magazine format. After all, im no custom gunsmith just a retired prosecutor who happens to love good rifles, hunting and competitive shooting. During the first postwar decades, selected military actions were the starting point from which boltaction rifles for civilian use were developed. In additional to practical information about keeping every rifle ready to shoot, gunsmithing. Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058.
Jul 31, 20 larry potterfield, ceo and founder of midwayusa, demonstrates the process for replacing a standard remington factory bolt knob with a larger, round replacement knob from a model 98 mauser. Customize the look of mauser with this bolt shroud. The national rifle association nra firearms classic library is a collection of previously issued books about firearms, bound in attractive ribbed leather bindings with gilt decoration and with all edges gilt. Shop our selection of new and used military classics. Gunsmithing, repair and maintenance manuals gun books. Mgws full service machine shop is capable of many rifle gunsmithing projects. To the present day, the mauser m 98 bolt system has remained the favourite choice for shooters looking for a hunting rifle offering perfect design and maximum safety. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these superb actions ever printed. After you click on images to enlarge them, you may find they automatically size smaller in your browsers window making them harder to view. Dunlaps classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of stackpoles classic gun book series.
No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous rifle from the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy book a practical reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of semiauto pistols. But, somehow, it seemed important to me to have a sporterized mauser with the lines of the classic style of a boltactioned hunting rifle of the 1920s, 30s or 40s. I started to research the subject in all the different books that i could find. As a follow up to the 3 piece video we did before on rebarreling a rifled. This piece was written by joe poyer, coauthor of the book the swedish mauser rifles, revised, 3rd edition. Stepbystep, easytounderstand instructions, hundreds of clear photos, illustrations and charts give proven, detailed information for making all types of repairs including sight work, headspace, action work, rebarreling, chambering, custom work and matchgrade trigger. Sunrays choices are very good the gunsmith kinks show lots of fixtures and tricks used by gunsmiths to handle lots of common problems. For, if mauser made it, designed or developed it and it was a bolt rifle its in the book. Gunsmithing how to true up the bolt face on a mauser 98. How to purchase and what to look for in a mauser 98. The company also sells a longblank, sockethead screw that can be shortened and threaded to fit most any bolt gun.
We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Sweeney also covers the intricacies of building or upgrading the rifle, ensuring a safe, precise and functional firearm in the end. Gunsmithing and rifle books alaska outdoors forums. Gunsmithing mauser rifles, particularly the yugo m48. Williams gun sight company has offered quality gunsmithing services to michigan hunters and shooters for over 90 years. Ludwig olsens mauser bolt rifles is one of the foundational reference books on the mauser rifle, and. Mauser actionsar15s and their clonesthe ruger 1022the remington model 700the winchester model 70leveraction riflesstepbystep instructions and plenty of photos guide you every step of the way. Our gunsmiths are among the best in the business and we feature the areas largest and most comprehensive gun repair facility. Gunsmithing mauser rifles, particularly the yugo m48 registered users do not see the above ad.
No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. David watson 2018 this book takes the reader through 161 pages and loads of photos of accurizing the classic mauser 98 battle rifle from az. While nathan usually cranks out a much more modern style of hunting rifle, he was onboard for what we would dub a workingmans custom gun. Their line of boltaction rifles and semiautomatic pistols has been produced since the 1870s for the german armed forces. If you like to shoot, work on guns as a business or hobby, or just own a gun, this is the place for you. Traister, 4 books william buchele, 3 books ralph t.
Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. The definitive work covering every major design since the mauser of 1871. With a little work you can still find suitable actions and even complete guns for a very modest price.
This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. Stay up to date with the worlds best hunters and shooters. I was at the great american outdoor show in harrisburg, pennsylvania when i proposed the idea of the build to my buddy nathan chesney of hillbilly rifles. Brownells carries gunsmithing rifle action specific books ie.
Gunsmithing and trigger mounted safety are required. For over 75 years, shooting sports enthusiasts have turned to. The gundigest series, firearms diassembly and assembly, step by step with pictures, the books are grouped by revolvers, pistols, shotguns, rimfire rifle, centerfire rifles and law enforcement. If you would like to explore the story of swedens mauser rifles in greater detail, you can obtain a copy of the book from north cape publications, inc. Make your rifle shoot better than ever gunsmithing. Gunsmithing at homeis the doityourself reference guide and howto book for anyone interested in the art and craft of gunsmithing. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professionalquality work in every phase of gunwork. This is an oftenoverlooked aspect in most ar references, hastened by the misconception that the rifle being milspec means slaponand. Gunsmithing rifles by patrick sweeney, second title is an older book titled. The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. Welcome to the new gun digest gunsmithing center an online resource for aspiring and experienced gunsmiths.
The bench manual is more than a parts guide, however. One of the detectives had been a gun smith and he said it was a mauser and read the information off of the receiver. Compared to the cost of a similar rifle in 1964 or so, thats not bad at all. This portal will take you to gunsmithing articles, exploded gun drawings, and gun parts. The fn model 24 series is a line of mauser gewehr 98 pattern boltaction battle rifles produced by the belgian fabrique nationale. Its not a gunsmithing book, but does a good job breaking down the different actions and how they function. Gun digest book of revolvers assemblydisassembly, 4th ed. I was doing a lot of barrel work, such as chambering and fitting actions. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mauser designs were also exported and licensed to many countries which adopted them as military and civilian sporting firearms. Rifles takes a look at all major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your needs. Ludwig olsens mauser bolt rifles is one of the foundational reference books on the mauser rifle, and deserves a place in the library of any bolt. Every now and then we have a request for a special rifle project. Mauser actions ar15s and their clones the ruger 1022 the remington model 700 the winchester model 70 leveraction rifles stepbystep instructions and plenty of photos guide you every step of the way. Not having a mauser rifle at home limits the usefulness of the mauser book for me, but it will still familiarize the reader with many typical rifle gunsmithing concepts.
There are 4 variations of the oberndorf commercial mauser action, the kurtz small, intermediate, standard and magnum. Mauser military rifles of the world, fifth edition digital pdf book. The kuhnhausen books and agi videos are both top notch. There have been a few hardcover books, but most are paperbacks printed in the last 30 years or so. Most of the modern gunsmithing, not to be confused with modern gunsmithing, books i dont really care for. So i offer up this great video by larry potterfield of midway usa enjoy. I had my 98 mauser bolt out of my rifle to disassemble and something happened and now i cant get the bolt back into the rifle. Contact us for all your gun repair, restoration and customizing needs. Gunsmithing sights and scopes adjusting the front sight of the mosinnagant staying level and centered. Mauser m91m98 bolt actions book cover the only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these superb actions ever printed. Now, williams is pleased to offer our famous gunsmithing services to our world wide web customers. Gunsmithing and tool making bible introduction when i first interested in how barrels were made, i was a full time gunsmith in bucklin, kansas. Danforth gunsmithing offers gun repair, gun restoration, and much more, we install custom muzzle brakes, slings, rifles, pistol scopes and recoil pads.
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