Jeweled Breech

[savoy12]

I just bought a Model 99 EG. The only thing I wish it had was the Jeweled breech that other year models have. Is there anyway for the non-jeweled breech to be replaced with a jeweled one? Is this something that a local gunsmith can do? Are parts like this even around anymore? Thank you.

[Eric in NC]

Jeweled bolt? Any reasonably competent smith or machinist could jewel (actually engine turn) the bolt. You could too - sure there are videos on Youtube etc.

I wouldn't go swaping bolts though - easy way to screw up headspace.

BTW - the engine turned bolt is a later feature. If you have an early (pre war?) rifle, it just isn't right for them.