I am putting together a Zastava 98 Mauser action for a future build. I need a bolt stop lever assembly and rather then getting a stock one I was wondering if anyone makes a unique aftermarket one? I don't have any idea what I want, just something different then the factory ones. If you know of any please post a link.

Billingsley and Brownell makes one, unfortunately they do not have a website. They do have a catalog available. I currently don't have a rifle with one of their stops or I'd post a pic. Maybe another member has a pic to post.

Found a picture here:

http://www.quarterbore.net/for...owthread.php?p=34990

That is exactly the type of option I was looking for. Do you have the contact info for Billingsley & Brownell and have any idea how much it is? Does anyone else have any ideas?

PO Box 25
620 Broadway
Dayton, WY 82836
307 655 9344

From their price sheet:

Complete conversion on furnished bolt stop, $75.00
Bolt stop button only, $25.00

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Could have a tab made then silver brazed on.
Or welded on. Conveniently I know a guy

Try finding one from a Brno 21 or 22.

Another pic of a Billingsly extention. Here's one I put on.
Don

Check this thread. Nick is thinking of running a bunch of 98s. http://forums.accuratereloadin...9411043/m/4111072661

Here's a couple I did. Nothing fancy just easy to use & nothing to snag on anything.

So here's the question. How difficult is it to get the spring for these guys?
I could do a production run of the bodies but the springs would be a little hard to make.

I'd opt for the simple checkered front.

This Argentine mauser version is quite interesting to custom builder...

http://e-sarcoinc.com/arg1909msrboltstopstripped.aspx

I had an argentine with that bolt stop, not comfortable to operate as I found myself having to use my nail, with a stiff spring this is less than optimal. I like the billingsly one a lot, looks very cool and you'd be squeezing rather than pulling. I think that would make it easier to do while pulling out the bolt.

I also like the looks of it on the front, that's very inconspicuous and looks like a straight forward modification.

Red

An elegant and simple solution is to file/grind back the inside front of the bolt stop and leave a ledge on the outer edge. That is all you need to obtain finger purchase.

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Originally posted by kcstott:
So here's the question. How difficult is it to get the spring for these guys?
I could do a production run of the bodies but the springs would be a little hard to make.

Spring tapps right out, but take a good look at the internal spring perch before you say they would be easy to make.
Don