How to Prepare a Mauser Bolt for a New Bolt Handle | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing
This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to prepare a Mauser bolt for the installation of a new bolt handle. The process, demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, involves using layout dye and a scribe to mark a cutoff line on the original handle. A rotary tool with a cutoff wheel is then used for precise removal. Following the removal, the new bolt handle is prepared for welding, starting with scribing a 30-degree line and filing the root to match. The video concludes with the handle ready for the welding fixture, highlighting essential gunsmithing techniques for rifle modifications.









