Recent content by Rustybore

Just tried Hambone's method for re-cocking with the spoon tool. It works much better than the other method. Live and learn. Thanks! Rb.

Yes it can be used to re-cock the bolt when the brainfart occurs. But, I would not use it for that purpose routinely, since the tool is liable to be damaged by repeated use. Rb.

Along with the thumb piece, the tip of safety shaft (the part that engages the bolt body) is snapped off too...... I think is way beyond any type of functional repair. For a strictly, "wall hanger" cosmetic patch, you might try some JB Weld epoxy to attach the thumb piece to what remains of the...

Yes, that is the procedure. You might find a padded C clamp and small piece of wood that fits in the spring recess helpful in compressing the rear sight spring. Some of the sight leaves are a real pain to remove... Rb.

Yes, some rear sight trunnions were solid and had no provision for the "safety pin". I could be wrong, but you probably have a late war rear sight leaf. Rb.

Via the "WaybackMachine"... here is the old Surplus Rifle K98 page. Take a look at this web site specially figures 31 thru 34 for removal of the K98k rear sight leaf. And figures 39 thru 41 for the reinstallation of the K98k rear sight leaf...

To remove the sight leaf from the base can be aggravating. First, notice the "hinge" on the front of the sight leaf. The larger round "hinges" are trunnions (lugs) on the leaf. DON'T try to drive it out, it isn't a pin. There may be a much smaller (1/16") safety pin through the hinge trunnions...

Here are some helpful links; Rifle: http://www.surplusrifle.com/mauser98k/rifledisassembly2006/index.asp Bolt: http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/mauserboltdisassembly/index.asp Just in case: http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/mauserboltfix/index.asp Rb.

Mechanically the M1903 follower spring will fit the K98k, but the M1903 spring is a little longer and much stiffer and will probably cause miss feeding in the K98k. Just tried some OEM USGI M1903 springs on my '40 ERMA K98k to verify, but did not have the time to function test. Rb. :happy0180:

It definitely looks like the chamber opening is burred up and is scraping the brass. You might be able to smooth the burrs using some fine emery cloth wrapped around a wood dowel. As far as the video, it looks like you are having some issues with your bolt shroud lock. Try pushing forward on...

Your pictures and/or video did not make it..... Rb.:happy0180:

Before you go out and buy a new bolt body, do the following; 1) inspect the chamber for burrs, you report that chambering results in brass metal shavings. Look for a burr at the beginning of the chamber. That burr might be affecting the gage results. 2) thoroughly clean the chamber using your...

Springfield Sporters item number 62. http://www.ssporters.com/parts/98-mauser.html Rb.

Try Springfield Sporters. http://www.ssporters.com/parts/98%20Mauser.htm FLOOR PLATE CATCH PIN $1.00 About halfway down the page. Rb.

Walnut stocked "RC" I own a walnut stocked "RC" 1940 243 code "i" block, non pinged, no "X". Here's a picture. Rb