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Need help assemblying bolt 98
« on: January 15, 2011, 02:21:17 PM »
I have never put a 98 bolt together and it is whupping my behind!

I installed the extractor and now the bolt will not go back into the receiver.
The photots I downloaded from SURPLUS RIFLES shows the estractor sits atop the raised ridge on the shaft of the bolt. Is this correct?

ALSO, I tried to assemble the cocking sleeve and coxking piece and cannot get the cocking piece to turn that 1/4 turn to lock into the sleeve. How the heck does it turn? It seems to be locked into place by design.

HELP!

OR does the BRAZILIAN MAUSER use a different bolt?

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2011, 02:40:39 PM »
I am thinking you have to recock the bolt first. I usually hook it on an edge and pull it and turn it until it catches.
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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2011, 03:41:48 PM »
What am I recocking? I can't assemble it....? :'(

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2011, 04:20:02 PM »
If it is a 98 mauser the bolt must have the firing pin backand pulled into the locking notch before you canreplace the bolt into the rifle. What I dowhen this happens is, take it to a sturdy bench with a sharp corner. At the back of the bolt is the firing pin striker end, in the bottom of this is a rectangular peice that catched the trigger sear. I hook this on the square edge onthe bench while rotating it towards the catch.

I'll pm you my number and you can callme and I'll walk you through it.
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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2011, 04:37:57 PM »
THANKS.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2011, 04:49:10 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6VA2TlTXN4

I'm late to this party... Hopefully you got it.

I didn't watch this vid, (Its not mine) just searched it and posted, hope it helps.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2011, 08:05:39 AM »
If you still haven't figured out reassembly of your Mauser 98 bolt then go here and find disassembly/assembly instructions for the 98 mauser.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 04:52:20 PM »
That video was very helpful and I have the assembly/disassembly from SURPLUSRIFLES.com.

My problem remains the cocking sleeve will not turn and lock on the bolt end. I have cleaned it by soaking in HOPPE's and anything else I had that cuts junk and used a brush on a drill to scrub the insides to a minty fresh cleaness. It turns but just and only barely. I have asked several parts dealer and one says that some CAREFUL file work on firing pin grooves maybe necessary. Is that safe or a BAD idea?


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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 04:55:10 PM »
I think a little touching won't hurt.
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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2011, 01:56:32 AM »
Wait a minute here; all you did was to replace the extractor, right?  You did not replace the bolt block or anything like that, just the dang extractor.  You were able to get the old one off and the new one on.  The new one should fit smoothly opposite the bolt lug with the ejector channel cut - it does not sit on top of the raised rib on the bolt that is straight up when you go to reinsert the bolt into the action. 

If the new extractor fits snugly/smoothly onto the bolt, that is that you cannot feel any raised edges around the body of the bolt where the extractor springs (the two round spring arms on either side of the extractor) that need smoothing then don't go at it with a file or anything because you most likely do not need to. 

Sometimes Mauser bolts can be a pita to get back together but most often they go together easily.  If you removed the firing pin from the bolt body then you need to take the firing pin with the spring on it and place the firing pin tip into one of those little holes on the round 2 hole pieces on the stock and push down with the safety block until the spring compresses and you can screw the safety block back onto the rear of the bolt - once you have done that you need to continue holding the spring compressed and reinstall the safety lever which will hold the firing pin back under spring compression and then the firing pin is locked back in place by the safety lever so you can then screw the whole thing right back into the bolt body.  Once you get to where the safety block (or what the hay ever it is called) is flush against the bolt body, you need to depress the retention pin with your fingernail and turn it the 1/4 turn to lock it.  When you go to reinstall the bolt to the rifle, make certain the extractor claw rides over the bolt lug opposite the lug with the ejector channel and that should do it for you.  HTH.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 09:20:34 AM »
I bought a 1908 Brazlia from Marty Mauser on GB with an assembled bolt so I can compare what I have to an assembled military. Soon as it comes in I will let you guys know what I boogered up.
Thanks for now.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2011, 01:15:15 AM »
I'm slow to learn about using You Tube - thanks for the link. I learned a lot.

Now I wish I could find a video on installing a scope friendly safety on a Husqvarna (1950's era) commercial mauser.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2011, 03:00:05 AM »
Dand:  I have found that the easiest way to deal with the Mauser safety and scope mounting is to simply purchase a Bold Trigger with internal safety, and then replace the old Mauser wing safety with a new sleeve.  You should be able to get both from Brownells. 

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2011, 07:06:37 PM »
If memory serves the sleeve is called a bolt shroud. Think I bought my last ones from Midway or Brownell's.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2011, 02:26:24 AM »
Dand:  I have found that the easiest way to deal with the Mauser safety and scope mounting is to simply purchase a Bold Trigger with internal safety, and then replace the old Mauser wing safety with a new sleeve.  You should be able to get both from Brownells.
I agree, but I have been using the Timney deluxe trigger and a slim bolt shroud from Brownels. MUCH better looking and scope friendly.

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Re: Need help assemblying bolt 98
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2011, 02:48:42 AM »
My custom rifles often get a Timney Deluxe and new shroud from www.gunpartscorp.com or www.brownells.com
 
you must inlet the stock a lil bit for the thumb safety
 
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