Mauser bolt conversion

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I have a M96 Swedish Mauser that I picked up in college for cheap. Fun gun to shoot.

I’d like to convert the straight bolt handle to a bent one so I can put a scope on it.

Does anyone have a recommendation for the best person to do that without breaking the bank? I’m not looking to create a high end custom gun just want to make a more useful plinker.

I might consider putting a shorter barrel on it at some point too.
 
I have a 96 with a bolt done by this guy. I bought the project from a friend. The work is very nice and I don’t plan to change anything about it myself.

 
If it's still in original condition, I'd sell it as is (that's a $700 rifle now) and get one of the Swedish factory sporters Simpson Ltd. has for half your proceeds.
 
If it's still in original condition, I'd sell it as is (that's a $700 rifle now) and get one of the Swedish factory sporters Simpson Ltd. has for half your proceeds.

It’s in a cheap plastic stock. I have the original but dint have one of the metal bands that goes across the front of the action and stock don’t know what it’s called. Other than that all original.

I think I paid $110 for it in the 90s.
 

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