Is there a Source for Yugo Mauser Firing Pins?

TX Hunter · October 7, 2011, 06:23 AM

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** · October 7, 2011, 12:27 PM

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 · October 7, 2011, 02:16 PM

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** · October 7, 2011, 03:30 PM

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** · October 7, 2011, 03:40 PM

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 · October 8, 2011, 09:32 AM

Thanks Uncklenick

gyvel · October 9, 2011, 11:50 PM

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

TX Hunter · October 10, 2011, 09:04 AM

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

Scorch · October 10, 2011, 11:25 AM

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 · October 10, 2011, 03:25 PM

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 · October 10, 2011, 07:38 PM

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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 · October 10, 2011, 08:19 PM

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 · October 11, 2011, 07:15 AM

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 · October 12, 2011, 04:55 AM

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

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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.

October 7, 2011, 06:23 AM	#1
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Is there a Source for Yugo Mauser Firing Pins? 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. Last edited by TX Hunter; October 7, 2011 at 02:19 PM.

October 7, 2011, 12:27 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	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. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 7, 2011, 02:16 PM	#3
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	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

October 7, 2011, 03:30 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	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. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 7, 2011, 03:40 PM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	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. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 8, 2011, 09:32 AM	#6
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Thanks Uncklenick

October 9, 2011, 11:50 PM	#7
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Did you check Sarco? Looks like they have "Mauser 98" firing pins for $16.50.

October 10, 2011, 09:04 AM	#8
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	gyvel, i think that the 98k firing pin is too long for a Yugo 24/47

October 10, 2011, 11:25 AM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	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. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 10, 2011, 03:25 PM	#10
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	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. __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best

October 10, 2011, 08:19 PM	#12
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	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

October 11, 2011, 07:15 AM	#13
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	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.