mauser?

[pre'64 Dan]

I looking for a 'gym 98' bolt. My friend's dad needs it and i told him i try to find something out. not even sure i spelled it right...thanks

 

[SteveinAK]

Could it be "GEW 98", stamped on the left side of the receiver? If so, its a
WW1 era Mauser. Any Mauser 98 bolt, would work providing it is a "GO" for proper headspace.

 

[dfariswheel]

You can buy suitable Mauser 98 rifle bolts from many sources:

http://www.e-gunparts.com/model.asp?idDept=161

http://ssporters.com/

http://www.northridgeinc.com/

http://www.sarcoinc.com/

However, be aware that although almost all Mauser 98 bolts "can" be installed in "most" rifles, there are differences between the many versions that might prevent installing a specific bolt in your rifle.

Also take note, high power rifle bolts DO NOT just "drop in".
They MUST be checked and head spaced by a real gunsmith who has the gages and tools.
There's enough variation in fit between rifles and bolts a bolt may physically fit right in the receiver, but the head space can be off to the point the rifle can blow up in your face.
Bolt fit is nothing that can be "eye-balled", it has to be gaged with head space gages.

 

[Gerald in Ga]

You might want to check Sporter express.com also.