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Rifles => General Mauser Rifle Questions => Topic started by: mpdaley on November 27, 2014, 01:00:22 PM

Title: 98 Bolt disassembly
Post by: mpdaley on November 27, 2014, 01:00:22 PM
I am trying to help a friend disassemble the bolt on a M98 (produced in 1914 for the Prussian state of Danzig).  The safety will not turn to the vertical position.  Although it has miniscule motion, i.e., not frozen by rust, it feels solidly blocked.  It will not rotate more than 1/8 inch.  Suggestions welcome.

Matt
Title: Re: 98 Bolt disassembly
Post by: jeffshowell on February 06, 2015, 05:29:32 PM
 Often the cocking piece is not held far enough back by the sear, resulting in the feet (Or whatever the correct term is) of the not lining up with the grooves in the cocking piece.  Try swapping one or both out.  It's not a science, but rather art and luck!

JEff
Title: Re: 98 Bolt disassembly
Post by: jeffshowell on February 06, 2015, 05:30:29 PM
Feet of the safety, that is!
Title: Re: 98 Bolt disassembly
Post by: mpdaley on February 07, 2015, 09:11:12 PM
Jeff,

Many thanks.  I will try your suggestions.

Matt