Questions re Mauser bolt work

[cougar14]

Hi, new owner of Mauser Yugo M24/47, original condition. I want to have the bolt handle replaced and low safety lever installed for scope clearance, and install a cock-on-open unit. I'm in the Bay Area, Can someone refer me to a good gunsmith who is reasonable and not backed up for months? Thanks!

[uxo2]

you can start here

http://www.angelfire.com/gundam/boltman/bolt_work/index.album/mauser-bolt?i=10

and

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=mauser/t=P/ksubmit=y/Products/All/search=mauser

[Sailormilan2]

Yugo 24/47 rifles already cock on opening, all 98 style Mausers do. You can get the bolt forged, which is heated and bent, which often costs a bit less than cutting and welding. The guy that does mine charges $50 + $7 priority mail, and I have the bolt back in a little more than a week. Properly done, they look quite well.

[cougar14]

Thanks, can you give some info on him? I also emailed Boltman.

[Sailormilan2]

Here is his email address:

yamyor38@pld.com

Davis May
P.O. Box 164
Moscow, Kansas 67952


Price is $50 + $5.65.

I have another project rifle to finish, and I am sending the bolt off to him this week.

[diginit]

You are going to Bubba a nice, historic rifle? Just get higher or side mounted scope rings....