Is there a Source for Yugo Mauser Firing Pins?

[TX Hunter]

I read somewhere on the internet that the intermediate Yugo Mauser Pattern Rifle, is known to break firing pins. I have been looking for a Spare Firing Pin, or a Couple to keep in my ready bag, do any of you know where one can be obtained ? Thanks in advance.

 

[Unclenick]

Which one do you have? Numrich has them for the 24 and 24/47. Part number 729690 for $24.55. I don't see anything there for the 48 or 48A.

I haven't looked very hard, but if those are getting scarce, I would make careful measurements of the one you have in case you ultimately need to have one made.

 

[TX Hunter]

Thanks UncleNick

I have the 24/47 model, last time I checked Numrich didnt have them but thats been a good while back, If they have them in stock im gonna order one. Thanks

 

[Unclenick]

Sorry, I didn't look at the stock. It still says Sold Out. Hmmm. There's got to be another source. Meanwhile, I'd still be dimensioning the good one you have.

 

[Unclenick]

Try seeing if you can get hold of Jim Caudill (The Mauser Man), here in Ohio. Often at gun shows and has a fair parts collection. The last number I had for him was 740-965-2185.

 

[TX Hunter]

Thanks Uncklenick

 

[gyvel]

Did you check Sarco? Looks like they have "Mauser 98" firing pins for $16.50.

 

[TX Hunter]

gyvel, i think that the 98k firing pin is too long for a Yugo 24/47

 

[Scorch]

If you know a good machinist, you can have him shorten a few of the M98 firing pins. They will have to be trimmed about 1/4" and the cocking piece retainer grooves recut. Since firing pins are hard, he will probably have to use carbide tools.

 

[meatgrinder42]

Have you tried gunbroker? Even if you have to buy a whole bolt for a spare, then you even get a spare spring as well? Just a thought.

 

[gyvel]

gyvel, i think that the 98k firing pin is too long for a Yugo 24/47

I know that the 98k firing pin would be too long for an M48 Yugo, but isn't the 24/47 just a rehashed Czech VZ24? I think the firing pins are the same length. (I haven't actually pulled any of mine out to measure.)

 

[James K]

No, it is an updated FN Model 24, which is the same as the M48 action.

The Czech VZ-24 is a standard length action, the same as the Gew. 98 and the K.98k.

Jim

 

[TX Hunter]

i havent tried gunbroker, and dont have access to a machienist other than on the job, and i cant work on a gun at work. I may have to put Larry Potterfield on my Christmas Card List.

 

[gyvel]

gyvel, i think that the 98k firing pin is too long for a Yugo 24/47

The Czech VZ-24 is a standard length action, the same as the Gew. 98 and the K.98k.

Yep, you're both right. I took the firing pin out of my 24/47 and it is about 5/16" shorter than a standard German 98. I learned something. I mistakenly thought the 24/47s were redone Czechs.