By welding the new handle to the side of the bolt, this will no longer be an issue. In this image you can see the bolt handle aligned vertically to the axis of the bore when the bolt is open. My plan is to cut off the factory handle, then weld on and blend the new one. Here is the new weld-on bolt handle shown next to the factory bolt. Modifications to a firearm may result in personal injury or death, cause the firearm to not function properly, or malfunction, and cause the firearm to become unsafe.įor this project, I ordered the following products from Brownells: Failure to do so may void warranties and result in an unsafe firearm and may cause injury or death. and its authors, do not assume any responsibility, directly or indirectly for the safety of the readers attempting to follow any instructions or perform any of the tasks shown, or the use or misuse of any information contained herein, on this website.Īny modifications made to a firearm should be made by a licensed gunsmith. The contents of are produced for informational purposes only and should be performed by competent gunsmiths only. In this post, we will take a look at how that is done.īefore we get to work, let’s take a look at the following disclaimer… To work around this issue, some shooters will cut-off the factory handle and weld a new handle in place. This make the addition of aftermarket optics difficult. When the handle is cycled, it moves to the 12-o’clock position due to the rifle’s 90-degree bolt throw. The rudimentary bolt handle is mounted perpendicular to the bore. With nearly 17-million produced worldwide, the Mosin has developed a strong following in the United States. The Mosin Nagant rifle is a staple in the surplus rifle market.

Curved bolt for mosin nagant