No Gunsmith Mauser Barrel

[JoshF]

I found this barrel on gunbroker that uses a lock ring like a savage and it seems like it may be just the ticket for a first rifle building project. Will this be ok for use on a yugo 24/47?

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291599279

 

Thanks again

josh

[Clemson]

For several reasons, I would avoid that barrel.

 

1. Model 98 Mausers are made to seat the barrel firmly against the Primary Torque Shoulder. That is the inner shoulder -- not the outer one where a lock ring would have to bear.

 

2. The barrel is stubby and heavy. I can't think of a good reason to have a heavy contour barrel less than 20" long.

 

3. Your 24/47 is safety breeched. You will need to have an extractor groove at a minimum.

 

4. "Flat Crown" is a euphemism for no crown at all.

 

5. $115. You can buy an A&B barrel for a good bit less, and generally they shoot great for hunting.

 

6. There is really not a "no gunsmithing" barrel.

 

Clemson

[donmarkey]

I agree with Bill. The minimum to use a barrel with a lock nut you would need to true the front of the receiver and do the safety breech cut in the barrel. Which requires a lathe or a really good mill set up. If you have those tools why not just buy a blank. Now some will say you can re-barrel a Yugo without safety breeching the barrel, yes you can just replace the bolt with a turk 1903 or intermediate FN bolt.

Don