Difference between Kar 98k & M48 bolt - The Firearms Forum

CCubed · 06-26-2007, 08:18 PM

I was wondering: is it possible to put the "guts" of my M48 Mauser bolt into a Kar 98k bolt shroud?

The basic idea is, I like my M48, but I am seeing whether or not I can convert it...or get it as close as I possibly can, without permanently altering any of my original parts. I know that the M48 and Kar 98k bolts are not interchangeable. I either swap bolt shrouds, if possible, or I bend the handle on a replacement M48 bolt.

22WRF · 06-26-2007, 08:55 PM

firing pin and spring and cocking piece are different

DWARREN123 · 06-27-2007, 04:56 AM

I believe the 98 action is a long action and the M48 is an intermediate length action. Don't know if parts will interchange.

CCubed · 06-27-2007, 07:26 AM

Yeah, you're right about the action size. I did a bit more in-depth research and discovered exactly why the 98k and M48 parts weren't interchangeable.

Thanks for the responses. Any other general comments about such a project?

06-26-2007, 08:18 PM	#1
CCubed V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Harrisburg, PA Posts: 62	Difference between Kar 98k & M48 bolt I was wondering: is it possible to put the "guts" of my M48 Mauser bolt into a Kar 98k bolt shroud? The basic idea is, I like my M48, but I am seeing whether or not I can convert it...or get it as close as I possibly can, without permanently altering any of my original parts. I know that the M48 and Kar 98k bolts are not interchangeable. I either swap bolt shrouds, if possible, or I bend the handle on a replacement M48 bolt. -->

06-26-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,271	Re: Difference between Kar 98k & M48 bolt firing pin and spring and cocking piece are different __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

06-27-2007, 04:56 AM	#3
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: Difference between Kar 98k & M48 bolt I believe the 98 action is a long action and the M48 is an intermediate length action. Don't know if parts will interchange. __________________ Have a nice day!

06-27-2007, 07:26 AM	#4
CCubed V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Harrisburg, PA Posts: 62	Re: Difference between Kar 98k & M48 bolt Yeah, you're right about the action size. I did a bit more in-depth research and discovered exactly why the 98k and M48 parts weren't interchangeable. Thanks for the responses. Any other general comments about such a project?