K98 Build Help/Advice

[Maffarazo]

Hey all, I purchased this 1942 K98 barreled receiver a couple years ago from another forum member. Now I think I'd like to assemble the rifle back into its original configuration.

Could someone here with some knowledge help answer a few questions I have?

I was just planning on buying all the missing parts but most before I do I was wondering if it's at all acceptable to buy another k98 bolt and use it in my receiver. I'm not very familiar with mausers and was wondering if another k98 bolt from the same rifle would work without modification. I was planning on getting it head spaced since the bolt would obviously not be the one that was matched with the rifle. Is getting it head spaced necessary?

Also if anyone else has any advice they can share or resources I can use I would appreciate it.

Thanks,

Maffarazo

 

[ronny]

There are forums more suitable for your purposes, although someone may chime in after the weekend. Try Surplusrifleforum.com

 

[ronny]

No replies? Looks like I was wrong.

 

[Maffarazo]

I'll check out that forum. No problem concerning the lack of replies. I'll be patient and continue researching independently as well.

 

[ronny]

Gunboards.com used to be pretty good, as well.

 

[Millerdog]

Head spacing is a must when building a rifle. That's a lot of pressure your dealing with and you wouldn't want it blown in your face when shooting it. You can use a bolt from another gun but finding the right bolt will be fun since there are several types i.e., single lug, dual lug, triple lug. If it is a German 8mm you definitely want the three locking lugs but your receiver has to be made for that type of bolt. It's work that a experienced gunsmith should do though. I used to buy these way back when they were plentyful like the mosin nagant are now and make sporter rifles out of them. I used to remove the soldered on sights and turn the barrels, grind the receiver to accept scope rings and forge the bolt handle to miss the scope. They made awesomely accurate hunting rifles. I sure wish I had kept one now!

 

[milsurp2.0]

Another bolt will work just fine. Headspace will not be an issue. I have all the parts you need.