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Posted By: Topgun1945 FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/16/24
Hello, So I have a Mauser action with a complete bolt. I believe it is a FN High-Power Rifle as it's a commercial receiver. I had stripped the shroud and firing pin from the bolt body and was going to remove the shroud from the pin by depressing it and turning the cocking piece 90 degrees but for some reason it wont clear the shroud like it normally would have on different Mauser rifles. So at this point I'm stumped. I had tried search for video's or instructions for this bolt with no success. Also I should note that the bolt shroud is the smooth type with no safety as it's in the trigger group on the side. Thank you for any help!!
Posted By: flintlocke Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/16/24
Get brutal with it, occasionally the three 'lugs' will get hammered/peened (dry firing? improper hardening? I don't know) and then not want to clear the cut in the shroud.
Posted By: z1r Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
If the nose of the cocking piece won't clear, it is often the result of too long a spring. If it clears but the CP doesn't want to turn, some persuasion may be needed. Dried up lube, grease, etc., or buggered lugs could be the culprit.
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
Thank You z1r! It was the spring i just used some pliers and twisted the spring off and away she went! I greatly appreciate your help. I was losing my mind because i have other mausers and have never had that much trouble disassembling bolts from those before.
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
I know we have resolved my question but I have another! where could i get a replacement firing pin for this rifle i noticed the firing pin is shorter than standard mauser firing pin like i have in my K98.
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
the new issue is the pin is broken at the tip and i would like to replace it!
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
I measured the pin and if it wasn't broken it would be close to 6.5 inches is my guess
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
I believe i have a intermediate action as well
Posted By: canuckgunnut Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
Try Numrich Arms [IIRC, the new name is Gunpartscorp, your google fu should be able to find it. Try looking under BRNO or FN Model 24
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
I tried that but no cigar. i also tried Ebay and other gun part sites. I take it it's not an easy firing pin to find!
Posted By: z1r Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
Originally Posted by Topgun1945
I believe i have a intermediate action as well

If you have an FN Commercial, you don't have an Intermediate action. Best identify before you buy. Got pics?
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
I’m only guessing it’s commercial because no stripper clip guide and how the bolt was as it was a smooth shroud with no safety. On the side I can see it says FAB but the rest is illegible which leads me to believe it’s for sure a FN mauser. update! i'll work on the pics its having troubles uploading.

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Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
Also i did decipher the words on the side of the receiver! I had to use a magnifying glass but it says Fab Nat D'armes de guerre!
Posted By: z1r Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/17/24
An interesting hodge podge of parts. Ain't FN bottom metal, and a Santa Barbara trigger.
Posted By: KEVIN_JAY Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/18/24
Looks like it’s been in a fire.
I make my own Mauser firing pins from drill rod. It's not all that difficult and you can harden and temper them to suit your own ideas on hardness. It's also possible to cut the tip back about an inch, fabricate a new front section, and TIG weld it onto the original pin. I have scrapped better looking receivers than that one.
Posted By: iskra Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/18/24
The nomenclature described for the subject rifle "Guerre" means "War", a pre WWII marking and earlier postwar, but not not conclusive. The receiver ring internal so-called "C" describing configuration of internal collar, would denominate either early or prewar action.

My 'opinion' an just that, of your pix, suggesting remnants of a clip guide rifle configuration origin. That might indicate a Transitional commercial FN rifle of latter forties which incorporated both solid wall and clip features! They are rare and most all are sidewall unmarked as sold to Husqvarna for build into their branded rifles. All FN commercial sporters from solid sidewall forward utilized the back-swept low scope type which became a functional FN brand feature.

Your pix, more likely indicates to me a welded fill-in sidewall. Z1R would be the expert there. (Also thanks Mr Z for that 'my bad' spelling correction in another Thread. :))

The bottom metal is aftermarket. 'If' the bolt is presumed original, its handle configuration could determine "Guerre" purposed origins or sporting.

Of course the net, net, simply what it is now. Origins perhaps interesting to speculate but value and utility what you make of it more than what is is. Perhaps "origins speaks most practically for "materials" as quality and if bolt original, such too.

Pix below of FN military actions, pre-war top, postwar below. As about same!

Good Luck!
Best!
John

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Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/18/24
Thank you for all your responses. What you say does makes sense and in all reality I’m just looking not for originality but rather I’m looking to make it into a functional rifle. I have other Military Mausers of different kinds but my main goal is to replace the pin.Hotrod Lincoln I appreciate your info on making myself a pin although I don’t have access to be able to do that! Is it at all possible to find a pin that is similar to the one that is broken or is that my only option is to try to get my current one repaired or make one new entirely?
Posted By: z1r Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/18/24
First, figure out what action & bolt length you have, then find the right length FP. Ebay has them as do lots of parts dealers.

FN24 and Yugo Intermediate actions
Action OAL: 8.500
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.620
Bolt body length: 6.115

Standard Length 98:
Action OAL: 8.750
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.835
Bolt body length: 6.370

The 1903 Turk and 1909 Peruvian will be as follows:
Action OAL: 8.750
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.835
Bolt body length: 6.115
Posted By: deerstalker Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/19/24
Originally Posted by z1r
First, figure out what action & bolt length you have, then find the right length FP. Ebay has them as do lots of parts dealers.

FN24 and Yugo Intermediate actions
Action OAL: 8.500
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.620
Bolt body length: 6.115

Standard Length 98:
Action OAL: 8.750
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.835
Bolt body length: 6.370

The 1903 Turk and 1909 Peruvian will be as follows:
Action OAL: 8.750
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.835
Bolt body length: 6.115
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Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/19/24
I have the bolt body without the shroud attached and it measures 5.25. With the shroud attached it looks like 6.10. I will measure the receiver when i get a chance tomorrow and get back to you guys.
Posted By: Topgun1945 Re: FN Mauser bolt issue - 03/20/24
I took the receiver measurements and it looks like close to 7.75 inches total and screw holes are 7 inches apart.
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