Author Topic: M98 stock question (Read 388 times)

chevytrapper · « **on:** March 28, 2004, 04:26:04 PM »

I have a Mauser 98 and want to order a replacement stock for it, how do you tell the difference between the small and large ring mausers and what does this mean?

1911crazy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2004, 12:56:38 AM »

First welcome to the military rifle forum. A 98 is a large ring, a 38, 93, 95, and 96 is a small ring mauser. An M48 action is a large ring but has a shorter length bolt so the reciever is a little shorter. BigBill

chevytrapper · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2004, 04:14:49 PM »

Thanks very much the info is much appreciated.

1911crazy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2004, 12:36:16 AM »

The Large ring measures 1.400" while the small ring is 1.300" on the diameter. Also on the Turkish Mauser while its a "98" sized action it takes the small ring barrel(threads). BigBill

ibfestus · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2004, 05:14:39 PM »

Large "ring" Mausers cock on closing. Small ring Mausers cock on opening the bolt.

RayO · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:09:44 AM »

Large and small ring mausers both cock on opening,if they are model 98 mausers.Models96,95,93 cock on closing.

S.S. · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2004, 05:15:41 AM »

There is actually more than 2 different sizes,
so far I have 4
1.402 - 1.301 - 1.322- 1.328!
There are differences especially if the weapon has been Arsenal rebuilt.
Some of the threads are coarse and some are fine
on the receivers also. Late in WWI and
late in WWII there was not nearly as much detail
paid to quality in the arms plants of warring nations
and some really strange things were created.