21 September 2003, 19:13
Rob-airtoMauser barell problem
I'm new to this so please give me a hand. I took a barrel from a persian mauser (Czech 98/29 from FAC)action and tried to install it on a yugo m98 (preduce 44 made by nazi parts shipped to yugo to be assembled before the allies can destroy)action. I can screw it in about 1 turn and it stops. I don't want to torgue it in and crack the front ring. The old barrel can be screwed in about 3/4 of the threads by hand before it stops and needs torque. What's the deal here? Please help.
22 September 2003, 00:01
irvThis is not unusual. Before I got a lathe I fitted several issue barrels by deepening the
threads with a 12 thread/ inch thread restorer. Yes I know that the Mauser has 55 degee threads, but not a lot of metal has to be removed. If you are careful you can pull it off ok.
Better get someone with a lathe that has a 55 degree tool and can pick up a thread. The barrel should turn in most of the way by hand. Be sure to check the headspace when you are done.
good luck!
22 September 2003, 03:11
D HumbargerAlso the breech of the Yugo barrels are "safety breeched" & the Turks are not. It will take some retro-fitting to make it work.
23 September 2003, 03:32
irvThe "saftety breeched " Yugos were intermediate length actions, not made from Nazi parts.
The Turk barrels come in several thread sizes, mostly small. The barrel in question is from a Persian.
Good luck1