Thread: 1912 Chilean Mauser - Bolt compatibility ???

Hey Guys, I have the opportunity to acquire a 1912 Chilean Mauser in 7x57 however the bolt is lost. It's a little beat up but would make a great project for me and my son to see if we can save it.
I thought you knowledgeable folk might know what other mauser bolts that would be compatible so I could start looking around to try and find one ? I have found some complete bolts overseas but don't know about the logistics of permits etc.
Cheers, Pete

Hi, I just dug my Chilean out of the safe and tried a few bolts in it. Looks like any STD length 98 bolt will fit. My m43 Spanish bolt looks like the easiest swap as it is straight bolt handle, and in the white like 1912's are, and it even headspaces. A couple of Parker Hale bolts I tried also would work, but the turned down bolthandles will require mods. Boomer.

any 98 bolt fits

Not quite, my m24/47 Yugo bolt doesn't. Boomer.

Thanks guys, I suspected they might fit thats awesome. @Boomer416 thanks for checking that out with other rifles....and I just realised your in Gisborne so I might pick your brains (and bolts !!!) in the future before we try and find one.

There WAS one on here about two weeks back....bit rusty...someone had found it when cleaning/shifting house......

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

There WAS one on here about two weeks back....bit rusty...someone had found it when cleaning/shifting house......

Thanks @Micky Duck, just found that and will get in touch

Ok guys thanks to @7mmwsm we might have a possible replacement from what appears to be a Midland ? It would need the bolt handle straightening but do you think this could work ? what's likely the deal with head space ? (we would obviously get that checked) could it be that simple ? cheers

Hmmm - Thats a Springfield bolt, it won't fit a '98 . . . .

Dont think those Midland bolts fit a standard 98.

I think it's worth waiting for the police import permit to come through. Read up on the new ITAR rules and if you're lucky a new bolt doesn't need an export permit as it's under the 500 usd dollar limit.

If it's a standard mauser bolt Graeme Champion would be well worth a buzz.
Had several when I got mine last year

Yep, thanks guys. Pretty much what I suspected. @Russian 22. i will look into that for sure and @csmiffy do you have any contact details ?

Graeme champion 067699608
He would most likely know the right fitment to just in case