Butterknife bolt handles

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01 November 2003, 23:53

TGetzen

Butterknife bolt handles

I am looking for someone who does a good job with these -- the bolt is a standard Mauser. I want it done in such a way that the receiver does not need to be relieved to clear the underside of the bolt handle, if possible.

Can anyone recommend a 'smith, or are there any forum gunsmiths that would tackle it? My list of 'usual suspects' did not come up with anyone who could say they had done it, and I prefer my bolt not be their first. [Wink]

Also, which of the various butterknife handles sold by Brownells would be most suitable for a slim, open sighted rifle stocked in typical early 20th century German style?

Thanks,
Todd

02 November 2003, 02:28

dan belisle

I'm afraid I don't know anyone who does these, but I recall instructions with photos in one of the gunsmithing books. You may want to try one of these first Todd, they look cool, but they aren't the most comfortable handle to use. Just a thought. - Dan

02 November 2003, 03:37

KurtC

If you are looking at Brownell's, the butterball is the most comfortable to use. The 1121 is a little flatter, and works very well. The 1207 has the crisper edges similar to those found on the little Brno 21 and 22 rifles.

I've had Griffin & Howe do a few for me, but they get top dollar for their work. Make sure you give you gunsmith the entire action, along with a sketch outlining the side and rear view angles that you want, as well as the length.

02 November 2003, 04:55

TGetzen

Some pics of the particular rifle:

02 November 2003, 05:02

Duane Wiebe

quote:
Originally posted by Todd Getzen:
I am looking for someone who does a good job with these -- the bolt is a standard Mauser. I want it done in such a way that the receiver does not need to be relieved to clear the underside of the bolt handle, if possible.

Can anyone recommend a 'smith, or are there any forum gunsmiths that would tackle it? My list of 'usual suspects' did not come up with anyone who could say they had done it, and I prefer my bolt not be their first.

Also, which of the various butterknife handles sold by Brownells would be most suitable for a slim, open sighted rifle stocked in typical early 20th century German style?

Thanks,
Todd

02 November 2003, 05:06

Duane Wiebe

quote:
Originally posted by KurtC:
If you are looking at Brownell's, the butterball is the most comfortable to use. The 1121 is a little flatter, and works very well. The 1207 has the crisper edges similar to those found on the little Brno 21 and 22 rifles.

I've had Griffin & Howe do a few for me, but they get top dollar for their work. Make sure you give you gunsmith the entire action, along with a sketch outlining the side and rear view angles that you want, as well as the length.

02 November 2003, 05:18

Duane Wiebe

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02 November 2003, 05:21

Duane Wiebe

quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe:
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Haven't quite goten the hang of this system...Todd I would use the 1121 handle to give a little room for shaping. I've done these a number of times, labor is $175.00