Mitchell's Mausers Owner's Manual (1999).pdf

Owner’s Manual

for the

Care and Use of

The Crown Jewel of

Bolt Action Rifles!

The Legendary . . .

Mauser 98k - Model 48 Rifle

8mm Mauser Caliber

This Owner’s Manual should always accompany the rifle and be

transferred with it upon change of ownership. Become thoroughly

knowledgeable with the instructions contained here and review the

entire booklet each time you intend to use your rifle.

This rifle must be thoroughly cleaned before use.

Mauser 98k - Model 48 Parts Identification

This illustration is intended to identify all exterior component parts

for easy reference as you go through this owners manual in detail.

Visible Firing Pin

Cocking Indicator

Safety

Lever

Controlled

Round

Feeding

Full-length Teak

Upper Handguard

Front Sight

Hood

Range-adjustable

Rear Sight

Gas

Shield

Drift-adjustable

Front Sight

Curved

Bolt Handle

Recoil

Lug

Take Down

Lock Pin

Bayonet

Lug

Magazine

Floor Plate

Full-length

Teak Stock

Cleaning

Rod

Sling

Slot

Rear

Barrel

Band

Front

Barrel

Band

Claw

Extractor

Two Stage

Military Trigger

Cupped Steel

Butt Plate

Mauser 98k - Model M48

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on your purchase of a very special rifle. The rifle you have is more

than 50 years old and, at the same time, is a like-new . . .

Collector Grade Rifle!

Your rifle has matching serial numbers on all numbered parts of the

rifle. This is rare in the history of gun collecting and especially so in

former military rifles. It is very important in establishing the value of

your rifle (for insurance or perhaps trading purposes).

Your rifle has its front sight hood in place and its standard issue

cleaning rod in place. Please see also the accessory listing located

near the end of this manual to see just how unique you ’new’ rifle re-

ally is!

Your rifle is unique among all Mausers. It has a teak stock and teak

upper handguard.

Some models come with all accessories that were issued to the soldier

at the time. Your rifle never saw actual military service, but it was

ready.

You own a great piece of history.

CONTENTS

A Little Mauser History.......................................................... 4

Characteristics and General Description .............................. 5

Safety.................................................................................... 6

Safety Lever Functions ......................................................... 6

Loading ................................................................................. 8

Sights .................................................................................... 8

The Correct Sight Picture...................................................... 9

Trigger................................................................................... 9

Firing ................................................................................... 10

Government Safety Warnings............................................. 10

Cleaning Your Rifle

Disassembly ................................................................. 11

Reassembly.................................................................. 16

Original Accessories Included............................................. 17

Modern Optional Accessories ............................................. 19

Specifications........................................................Back Cover

A Little Mauser History:

Much has been written about the genius of Paul Mauser and his

brother Wilhelm and their invention of the famous Mauser rifle. It is the

forerunner of virtually every modern bolt action rifle made in the 20th

Century. Many books have been written about Mauser rifles. Even today,

most bolt action rifles are based on the principles of the Mauser brothers,

regardless of the brand.

Your rifle is a Mauser 98k Model 48 rifle that was built near the end

of W.W.II and, as a result, it never saw actual military service. It was

manufactured and held in reserve for reserve forces in the event of re-

newed hostilities. The production of semi-automatic and full-automatic

rifles in Europe then rendered bolt action rifles functionally obsolete for

the main body of an army. During the last 50 years your rifle was re-

moved from storage, cleaned, tested and restored to storage, every five

years; to insure its combat readiness. Fortunately, active service was not

necessary for your rifle.

Your rifle is in near-new condition and shows only ‘garrison marks’.

These are handling and storage marks accumulated over the years together

with the preservatives of the day that, in some cases, tended to change the

hue and wear of the bluing. Over the years the preservative affected the

color of the wood in different ways so that no two rifles are exactly alike.

So, your rifle was recently ‘honorably discharged’ from the military

and is now a civilian! The Model 48 rifle is a very strong rifle, originally

designed for the rigors of combat. As such it provides you with an excel-

lent platform for sporterizing or you can use it for hunting just as it is (but

please leave the bayonet at home). It's 8mm Mauser caliber is ballistically

similar to our .30-'06 Springfield.

It is a functionally new rifle. It has preservative in it and on it.

Before use, it must be thoroughly cleaned and examined by you.

Mauser 98k - Model M48

You must assure that the rifle is clean, complete and normally func-

tional as described in this manual. Please pay particular attention to the

section on cleaning your rifle.

As an owner, that responsibility rests with you .

Characteristics and General Description of your Rifle:

The Mauser 98k Model M48 is a shoulder mounted, trigger actuated,

striker fired, magazine fed, bolt action rifle. It is designed to be fired from

the shoulder only; not in any other position, whether standing, sitting or

prone.

The rifle is equipped with features that were standard for the time and

are still considered ‘advanced’ today. It has, for example, ‘controlled

round feeding’, a long, heavy claw extractor, two heavy-duty front lock-

ing lugs and an additional safety lug built into the rear of the bolt. It also

has a superb gas shield. The long claw extractor serves as a bolt guide

along with a built-in bolt guide that is built into the body of the bolt. The

bolt body has gas escape ports to handle cartridge failure. It is generally

accepted that it has the best safety mechanism ever designed. Your rifle is

quite possibly the strongest bolt action rifle ever built.

Your rifle is now a ‘civilian’ and, as such, is perfect for collecting, tar-

get shooting, big game hunting, or sporterizing. It is a rarity because of

its like-new condition for its age.

Note: Some rifle models come with the original leather ac-

cessories including a sling, ammunition pouch and belt

hanger for the bayonet scabbard. The leather is 50 years old

and has varying degrees of color and age marks. You can

easily make it look like brand new with any good commercial

leather cleaner, shoe polish or leather preservative.

Some models of your rifle come equipped with an original bayonet

and scabbard and an original military field cleaning kit. Your rifle was

once a complete battle ready ‘soldier’; it is now a ‘civilian’ and the bayo-

net and scabbard are purely decorative items for display purposes and

attest to the authenticity of your rifle.

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