Mauser stock hole purpose

Snood Dewlap · May 4, 2009, 09:29 AM

I alwasy heard the reason for the stell lined hole in the K-98 stock was to assist with bolt disassembly in the field. A friend just told me that was a secondary use of the hole. The main use was to allow the passage of a long through bolt that secured the rifles while in there shipping crates. Any truth to that?

DJHShadow · May 4, 2009, 12:11 PM

According to this website you are correct and your friend isn't.

http://www.mausershooters.org/k98k/k98kframe.html

Click on the "K98k" at the left. Click on the "view image in English". Read "bolt disassembly disk". Then call your friend and make your bet! Any help?

Tikirocker · May 4, 2009, 12:39 PM

Yes, it is usually known as the stock take down disc or bolt take down disc - a securing point for transport in crates is fanciful at best and complete nonsense.

Tiki.

May 4, 2009, 09:29 AM	#1
Snood Dewlap Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Mauser stock hole purpose I alwasy heard the reason for the stell lined hole in the K-98 stock was to assist with bolt disassembly in the field. A friend just told me that was a secondary use of the hole. The main use was to allow the passage of a long through bolt that secured the rifles while in there shipping crates. Any truth to that?

May 4, 2009, 12:39 PM	#3
Tikirocker Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 909	Yes, it is usually known as the stock take down disc or bolt take down disc - a securing point for transport in crates is fanciful at best and complete nonsense. Tiki. __________________ The Lee Enfield forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=27 Surplus Rifle Forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/index.php

May 4, 2009, 12:11 PM	#2
DJHShadow Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 15	According to this website you are correct and your friend isn't. http://www.mausershooters.org/k98k/k98kframe.html Click on the "K98k" at the left. Click on the "view image in English". Read "bolt disassembly disk". Then call your friend and make your bet! Any help?