Mitchell's Mausers Mitchell\'s Mausers 98k 48 Rifle Instructions Manual

Owner’s Manual
for the
Care and Use of
The Legendary  .  .  .
Mauser 98k - Model 48 Rifle
in
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.
The Crown Jewel of
            Bolt Action Rifles!
Copyright© 1999 by Mitchell Manufacturing Corp....

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Mauser 98k - Model 48  Parts IdentificationThis illustration is intended to identify all exterior component parts
for easy reference as you go through this owners manual in detail.
Front Sight
HoodCleaning
Rod
Cupped Steel
Butt Plate
Two Stage
Military Trigger
Sling
Slot
Magazine
Floor Plate
Claw
Extractor
Full-length
Teak Stock
Recoil
Lug
Take Down
Lock Pin
Bayonet
Lug
Drift-adjustable
Front Sight
Full-length Teak
Upper Handguard
Range-adjustable
Rear Sight
Gas
Shield
Safety
Lever
Visible Firing Pin...

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Mauser 98k - Model M48
CONTENTS
A Little Mauser History .......................................................... 4
Characteristics and General Description .............................. 5
Safety .................................................................................... 6
Safety Lever Functions ......................................................... 6
Loading ................................................................................. 8
Sights...

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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...

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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...

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Safety:
Safety is your responsibility and your primary concern.  Of course,
you know the basic handling rules governing the use of any firearm.  Nev-
ertheless, we repeat them here:
1. Never point this rifle at anything you are not willing to destroy, even
if it is not loaded.  This rifle fires the powerful 8mm Mauser cartridge.
You must know what you’re doing.
2. Don’t load or fire this rifle until you are thoroughly familiar with it
and all of its handling characteristics.  If you don’t understand...

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Mauser 98k - Model M48
1.Fully safe position:  Same as the ‘full
right’ position.  With the lever easily
swung over to the full right position, the
rifle cannot be fired, and the bolt cannot
be opened.  The rifle is fully safe.
2.Safe-unload position:  Same as
‘vertical’ or ‘middle’ position.  With the
lever standing straight up, the rifle cannot
be fired but the bolt can be opened for un-
loading.  If you change your mind and
choose not to shoot, you can safely unload
you rifle without putting it in...

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Loading:
There are two ways to load your rifle.  Put the safety lever in the
straight up (middle) position before you do anything.
1.The fastest way to load is to have ammunition on ‘stripper’ clips.  No-
tice that there is a cut-out in the top rear receiver ring designed specif-
ically for stripper clip loading.  With the bolt open, simply fit the
loaded clip into the cut-out and then smartly ‘strip’ the cartridges into
the empty magazine as far as you can push them.  There is a cutout
provision in...

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Mauser 98k - Model M48
sight base.  With the hood removed, the drift adjustable sight is exposed.
Lay the rifle down on its side and support the front sight base securely be-
cause you will be tapping on the sight alone; to move it in its groove.  It
is a dove tailed friction fit and it will not move easily.  However, not much
movement will be required to make even large adjustments.  Movement of
the sight should only be done by using a small brass tool(rod) and tap the
rod with a hammer using only...

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Firing:
Your rifle is designed to fire only the 8mm Mauser cartridge.  It is
readily available and can be purchased where you bought the rifle.
Your rifle is a shoulder fired rifle and requires the use of two hands.
It should not be fired in any other way.  Grasp the semi-pistol grip in your
right hand, and with your left hand, grasp the rifle as far forward as is
comfortable for you.  Bring the buttstock firmly to your shoulder and as
high as is comfortable.  You want to get a secure ‘weld’ between...