K98 Bolt Disassembly and Reassembly

[WVboy1022]

You're hand is right in the way of the part I need to see. Putting the cocking piece back in for the reassembly. Can you go into more detail about getting it to fit in? Thanks

[CmpsdNoMore]

@WVboy1022 I'm sorry, I no longer own any Mausers and can't recall how to do it from memory. The website I normally link to is down currently.

[Gorgi9999]

Great video and Great job. THANK YOU Jon.

[bsibs]

Nice video. After collecting 100 Mauser rifles, I finally learned how to do it right, and easier.

[bsibs]

Nice video. After collecting 100 Mauser rifles, I finally learned how to do it right, and easier.

[sibleywibbley]

This helps a lot, being my FR vz24 is identical to a k98 this video does wonders. But I have no hole in my stock. German engineering even takes to rifles..

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

Ah, one the first k98 vids I watched...thanks for posting the best, simplest take down on YT for the K98!

[sotchris]

Your video has been a great help! Thanks!

[Slickrick1853]

I always wondered can you take off the barrel bands and remove the barrel. I have a k98k that I have had for a couple of years. I always wanted to take the whole things apart from muzzle to butt plate and give it a really good cleaning. I was never able to figure out though how to take the barrel bands off and how to remove the barrel.

[RPHELPS922]

I always leave it uncocked on an empty chamber #1 for safety and #2 I don't want constant tension on the main spring in fear that it will weaken it in time. Nice Mauser by the way!

[RPHELPS922]

Something that guys may not know, when you are closing the bolt on an empty chamber, run the bolt forward but do not rotate down, next pull the trigger and hold it while rotating the bolt down in the closed/locked position.That lightly de-cocks the weapon leaving you on an uncocked empty chamber, without the need to dry fire the weapon.

[Cachicochip]

Great video, beautiful rifle!

[speedyninjafrazer]

my saftey is jammed but it's been assembled properly, (the gun works perfectly accept for my saftey) any ideas or solutions would be appreciated

thanks!

[paytonski]

I have an older 1918 Kar98a that was slightly more difficult (The safety won't move until the bolt is apart), but your video was still extremely helpful. It was my first time fully taking the bolt apart, and after watching a couple other videos, yours was the only one I could fully understand/see what was going on. Thanks. :]

[znignflo72]

i pitched my skin when putting it back together, it hurt and still hurts like hell. Good video though, thanks for the help!

[KBSmite2]

i might try this for my rifle sometime. the only problem with my rifle is that the bolt will only go half way back.

[ABBABeatle]

I would love one of those.. when im older ive gotta get me one :)

[elblitz]

very complete review my friend..... u taught me a lot

[LittleMaggot50]

I have an fn belgian mauser, does it dissassemble the same way

[eagerbeaver53]

how much these cost cause ive been lookin for a old rifle

[skarsboo]

Do you want one that work shooting with ?... or one that you are allowed to have without asking the cops ?

[disturbedone5009]

I payed $425 for mine including the background check and taxes.

[MrSirkilroy]

will this mess up your regimental disk? (the silver circle on the stock)

[luftwaffles1000]

How do you know the firing pin protrusion is correct?

[prettyvacant2007]

@luftwaffles1000 Because it is, it doesn't matter K98's have Gas ports unlike a Mosin Nagant. When you twist it back on it always will fall in the same spot.

[imalex44]

omg u saved my ass thanks!! :)

[bromhead79]

The k98 Mauser or the M1 Garand does not require a scope for 3-5" groups up to 200 yards...just practice and some good ammunition of current manufacture.

[Alexn1067]

often times the mauser is compared to the Mosin Nagant.

although the Mauser's bolt is easier to cycle, I think the Mosin Nagant has a simpler bolt design...easier to take down and reassemble.

maybe I am just more used to the Mosin Nagant...idk...what are your thoughts?

[CmpsdNoMore]

I've never had the privilege to fire or take apart a Mosin Nagant Rifle, so I don't have an answer.

[Alexn1067]

@CmpsdNoMore oh man you should, you can pick one up for like 100 bucks, I have seen them as cheap 70.

[DOPRDragon]

@Alexn1067

I own both, and I agree, the Nagant bolt is simpler and easier to dis/reassemble, but it comes at the cost of being harder to cycle quickly. The stiff action gave rise to the phrase "the Mosin slap", where the operator literally "slaps" the bolt into the locked/unlocked position.

But don't let that scare you, it's still a fantastic rifle and should be part of any enthusiast's collection.

[Alexn1067]

@DOPRDragon oh absolutely, I believe it is a very underrated design. Just think, the Russians/Soviets used that rifle for almost 60 years and that isn't for just no reason.

but yes, I have to agree the mauser is more ergonomic.

[LDXaborg]

@DOPRDragon I own a 1944 Mosin Nagant 91/30 and Ive noticed its the ammo that causes it to stick some times whenever I use the cheap wolf ammo after about 30 rounds it starts getting stuck but i bought some higher end ammo and didnt have that problem as quickly

[87kekeke87]

Is it possible to dismantle the bolt in "live" or "firing" position? The safety catch is jammed on my k98. Thanks.

[CmpsdNoMore]

it sounds like your bolt got decocked. The way to fix this is relatively simple.

entering "recock mauser bolt" into google will give you a website (surplus rifle) that has the info you need.

[mrfiux]

@87kekeke87 The latch for disasembly is next to the pull catch for recocking the rifle... put straight force to it and pull it will auto cock after that then switch your safety back to fire.

[imalex44]

very well done and very professional

[lmfaoluver22]

my grandfather has a 1899 mauser used in the boer war it looks way different than the later versions

[genysys20]

Good tutorial.  The Mauser 98 is the best rifle ever!

[sovietspetzna]

very good tutorial i liked it and it had easy to understand instuctions

[TheRandomvidz0]

im trying to make my own k98 rifle but im having a bit of trouble any tips??????

[CmpsdNoMore]

Are you building the entire action and everything or just making a stock? I guess I'd suggest getting your hands on a real one to see what it is exactly like.

[TheRandomStickGuy]

That thing looks a bit more like the old pre WWl G98 than a K98(Yours looks a bit longer, and has a more "open" rear sight and a front blade sight. The K98 Has a simple notch for a rear sight, and a hooded foresight.)

The rifles are pretty much identical, other than the K98 is a bit more user friendly with the sights, and the G98 is older and, just in case you're planning on selling, a bit older and more valuable.

[CmpsdNoMore]

I know for certain that it was a 98K, but thanks for the concern.

I actually sold the rifle this summer since I never fired it, do to a bad shoulder, and needing money for more "useful" firearms.

[TheRandomStickGuy]

Ah. well you probably know your rifle better than i do.

I was thinking of buying a scoped 98, seeing as i am currently in need of an accurate, scoped 30 cal rifle. of course, i cold just put a scope on my old Garand. if i may ask your opinion, which do you think? was the 98 good for you, or should i just scope the M1?

[swedeM38]

@TheRandomStickGuy The Garand was never intended to be scoped when it was designed. Look at the M1C and M1D sniper model, the scope mount has to be (like these) somewhat offset to the left, or, like newer models (the "b-square" brand, for instance) be mounted rather high up to acommodate loading the en bloc clips. They are accurate, dont get me wrong, but the original design never took scopes into consideration, so you'll need a cheekpiece as well.

[gunfan50bmg]

I have that same rifle.Today,I got distracted while dis-assembling the bolt,I forgot to put the safety on,and when I twisted the bolt to the left,it jammed up,I cant move the safety in any way.This has happened before,and I got someone to fix it.I would like to be able to fix it on my own.Has this happened to you before?If so,could you message me and tell me how to fix it?

[larsiboy112]

i got two mauser s one conwertet to an hunting wepon but i to the story i was siting in one houre traying to asemble the gun

[emtffzartman]

Windows Movie Maker is great for editing.. Nice video though.. that is my next purchase..

[steve7944]

Thanks CmpsdNoMore I replied to your message and that's exactly what happened. Never had a Mauser so I'm trying to gather a brain full of information on them. The stock I have isn't original but I'm conidering finding one of those stock plugs and putting it in mine for that firing pin spring..that's a little bear to work with!

[CmpsdNoMore]

There's a hole in the back of the stock that is specifically for taking apart the bolt. You can see in this video that there is a metal ring inside the whole so you don't damage the stock.

[steve7944]

I had my bolt out and at some point in time I must have fliped the safety to "full safe" and now I can't get the safety to flip to any other position, if I break it down like you show here will that allow me to "reset:" the safety? any ideas? I had the bolt out before I knew to flip the safety to the half safe position that I know. It's like it's 180 degrees off of home position.

[CmpsdNoMore]

It sounds like your bolt may have been decocked while out of the rifle. I can't post a link on here, but I'll try to send you a link about how to fix that problem.

[jdlittle653]

Very helpful

[ww2man1939]

Thanks, pics just dont help me that much, Videos are much better,

[tbird430]

Thanks.

'44 K98

[thedirtbikerkid]

Very informative video. 5/5

[myYTwashackedbyanoob]

whats the best thing to clean the bolt with? and best way to clean it

[CmpsdNoMore]

I use Hoppe's #9 and a brush from a cleaning kit plus q-tips for hard to brush areas.

[myYTwashackedbyanoob]

alright thanks man :)

[gunfuego]

If you love to leave your rifles really clean, try using some Kano Kroil, it is simply the best at cleaning, lubricating, and loosening stuck screws... I been using it for a couple months, after seeing it discussed on in several firearms forums and it is the best........ also thanks for posting this video I've been wondering how to take the dang bolt apart.....once again Thank You,

_-Gunfuego-_

[EnoBambino1978]

Thank You for the step by step. I own a k98 660 1940 mauser. I want to make it for hunting deer and wild hog but I need a scope mount base!!! Can anyone help pls? Thnx frm eastern Europe!

[FLYINGROMANS]

the one i want dose not have that ring at the back so how i would i clean it

[stanslie]

You could buy one with the ring on the back. I would advise that, because some of the old rifles were made without the ring because it wasn't really necessary to disassemble the bolt.

[militarymuseumvol]

thanks for this info. i might be getting one soon, and i needed to know how to disassemble it to tell if it is an original of if i got ripped off with a deactivated one. lol.

[Irishindian55]

Thankyou for this video, It was very helpfull, Now all I need is a new fireing pin.

[archivos042003]

what can you tell me about antitank ammunition for mauser rifle?

[disturbedone5009]

nice video. ill have to do this with my kar98 when i get home. i noticed the bolt on mine is really tight sometimes. maybe i just need to clean it real well again.

[jngandhi]

Dude you have cleared what has seemed a bit of the dark art to me. Thanks.

[drdan07]

Great video, very informative! 5 Stars

[bigdibbs88]

nice rifle

clearly an early k98, what code and year is it?

[cheifmendez]

great video. helped me alot

[Popsicle22754]

After I did this to my K98 then i dry fired it and i cant get the bolt back open. I did every thing could but i cant get the damn bolt open from the rifle its just stuck does anyone have any ideas on how to get back to normal and working again.

[CmpsdNoMore]

Sorry, I'm not sure how to resolve that problem.

May be worthwhile posting over at the mauser central forums

[toaster555555]

Nice video but after i did it with mine the bolt stayed stuck

[CmpsdNoMore]

If you can't get the bolt back in the rifle and the cocking sleeve does not protrude out of the back of the bolt, it mostly got decocked while you were doing something with it.

I may get a video up about how to fix it, but for now there's a picture tutorial at surplusrifle. c o m

[MadForM9950Cal]

is it me or at the end did you leave the rifle cocked?

you closed the bolt but that left the firing pin in the position to fire??

[CmpsdNoMore]

The Mauser action cocks when you open the bolt.

With the bolt closed and in the safe position the firing pin is blocked and will not fire the rifle.

[MadForM9950Cal]

i know that.. but do you uncock the firing pin after using it? i feel it takes strain off the spring

[CmpsdNoMore]

I don't dry fire any of my rifles or handguns.

While it may not do any damage to dry fire, I don't like to do it without using a snap-cap or some other like device.

I've kept my k98 cocked on safe since I bought it in the summer of 2006 and it still works flawlessly.

If you hold the trigger while you push the bolt forward, it will decock it.

[MadForM9950Cal]

indeed it does, i just have a ''thing'' where i like guns to be uncocked when not in use.

loverly gun tho -=D

[spencerwalford]

wow, very well put together video.

[Mustang1204]

that rifle has beautiful wood.

[omid11]

Such an amazing and ingenious rifle. I want one!

[fallschirmjager0000]

This video has helped remind me how to fully disasemble a K98 rifle, i have been taught before but i forgot. I kept watching this vid until i was 100% sure i knew it off by heart. Thanks for posting 5*****

[worldwartwoman]

i just bought an all matching k98k this vid really helped man 5 stars!

[ahmusgra]

thanks helped a lot.

[zach0542]

yes youre riht it does hurt the safety and the cocking piece came out and hit me straight in the face

[CmpsdNoMore]

Haha. It's not hard to do, with how small the pieces are!

[pinselplins]

Thank you for this Video! Really!

[00dawnedxinxashes00]

never mind bout that trigger vid i got it =) thought it would be harder than drifting pins out =)

that son of a bitch is complicated to clean

[CmpsdNoMore]

Google "cosmoline removal".

;)

[00dawnedxinxashes00]

thanks for the vid 5 stars =)

i just bought an all matching k98 gi bring back and its CAKED in packing grease so this vid really helps! if you have time do u think you could do a trigger disassembly vid?

thankx again =)

[AaronSchnijder]

5 stars

[CmpsdNoMore]

thanks!

[Joshw124]

fuckin sweet dude now i kno how to do tht im buyin one soon and tht video deffinatly helps whn i gotta clean the shit awsome

[rifleman4life]

Your mom is going to kill you for having all those greasy parts on your comforter.

[CmpsdNoMore]

It's no problem. ;)

[xXgothicangelXx666]

thank you for this =) i just took apart my k9s bolt for the first time thanks to u and didnt pinch myself =)

is yours Russian captured? mine is, how did u get ur butt plate so shiny?

[CmpsdNoMore]

Yep, it is a Russian capture.

I haven't done anything to the rifle besides for cleaning out and off all the cosmoline.

[xXgothicangelXx666]

lol i just took the bolt apart again and forgot to put the safety upright, took me like 15 minute to figure out how to fix it =p

how did u remove the cosmoline? my buttplate is black and i want it silver, and the dissembly thingy in the stock i want that silver too

but i need to clean the wood up so how do i do that?

[CmpsdNoMore]

My K98 wasn't too bad as far as cosmoline. I just took everything apart and used paper towel and q-tips to get the gunked up stuff off.

I recently bought an SKS (How-to videos coming eventually) and put all the metal parts in boiling water to get it off the hard to reach places. The stock didn't need anything done.

This seemed to work well.

[CmpsdNoMore]

I've heard of different methods for getting cosmoline out of woods. I would just suggest googling "cosmoline removal".

The method I would choose, if I were to do it, would involve wrapping JUST the stock in paper towel, putting it inside a black garbage bag and putting it in the sun. the heat will cause the pores in the wood to open and for some of the cosmoline to come out.

[CmpsdNoMore]

If your rifle gets sticky when warm (either from the temperature or firing lots of rounds), chances are it's cosmoline seeping out of the wood.

[xXgothicangelXx666]

hmm=/

mine is covered pretty much

the wood is like a dark brown-redish color and filthy i have to wash my hands after i handle it and the dirt and gunk that comes off is horrible

[xXgothicangelXx666]

oh i need to ask, when you fire ammo, do you notice your primer is backing out a bit?

i know the Russians checked all the head space but i was just wondering maybe there is a regulation, like a minimum maximum type deal for head space

rasap cuz im considering selling my mauser if its not normal, i dont keep anything mechanically dangerous

[CallofDaniel]

The Mauser is all but machanically dangerous.

It is the srtongest and best build bolt action rifle ever issued as standard millitary rifle. Don't sell it because any other rifle has this because any bolt action rifle bold has been based on the mauser in this way.

[George4790]

Thanks! I really needed this, my bolt need cleaning! :)