Swedish mauser

goosegunner · February 22, 2002, 04:55 PM

Wath is the differense in German (M98/K98) vs. Swedish militaryMausers (M96) except the m98/k98 beeing 7.92mm the m96 6.5x55?

which one is best, in your opinnion?

James K · February 22, 2002, 11:10 PM

The 1898 action has several improvements over the older Mausers (1893-1896). The receiver ring is larger and stronger (there are some 98 actions which have "small ring" receivers). The bolt cocks on opening and there is a better disassembly setup. There is a large bolt sleeve flange that deflects any gas coming back through the left lug raceway. There is a hefty safety lug. The extractor is made with a camming action to help extract tight cases. A hidden feature is the way the firing pin is made so the rifle cannot fire if the firing pin itself breaks before the rifle is fully locked.

The steel is basically the same, and workmanship is just as good (discounting rifles made under wartime conditions).

For the reasons listed above, especially the action strength, the early actions are usually considered appropriate to cartridges not exceeding 40-45,000 PSI pressure, while the 98 actions are considered good for 10,000 more at least.

HTH

Jim

whizz · February 27, 2002, 07:34 AM

Jim has it all covered ...

goosegunner · February 27, 2002, 12:05 PM

Then I will stick to the K98, even if it is more expencive.

February 22, 2002, 04:55 PM	#1
goosegunner Member Join Date: February 16, 2002 Location: norway Posts: 81	Swedish mauser Wath is the differense in German (M98/K98) vs. Swedish militaryMausers (M96) except the m98/k98 beeing 7.92mm the m96 6.5x55? which one is best, in your opinnion?

February 27, 2002, 07:34 AM	#3
whizz Member Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: sweden Posts: 93	Jim has it all covered ... __________________ "When you hear someone shout DUCK, do not do the quack-quack sound ..."

February 22, 2002, 11:10 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The 1898 action has several improvements over the older Mausers (1893-1896). The receiver ring is larger and stronger (there are some 98 actions which have "small ring" receivers). The bolt cocks on opening and there is a better disassembly setup. There is a large bolt sleeve flange that deflects any gas coming back through the left lug raceway. There is a hefty safety lug. The extractor is made with a camming action to help extract tight cases. A hidden feature is the way the firing pin is made so the rifle cannot fire if the firing pin itself breaks before the rifle is fully locked. The steel is basically the same, and workmanship is just as good (discounting rifles made under wartime conditions). For the reasons listed above, especially the action strength, the early actions are usually considered appropriate to cartridges not exceeding 40-45,000 PSI pressure, while the 98 actions are considered good for 10,000 more at least. HTH Jim

February 27, 2002, 12:05 PM	#4
goosegunner Member Join Date: February 16, 2002 Location: norway Posts: 81	Then I will stick to the K98, even if it is more expencive.