Manual

Swedish Mauser Rifle Manual
1999 Anders J.
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Maintenance and cleaning
The optics is maintained according to the chapter “Equipment Maintenance”. During
transport the scope is normally kept in its case. Before the scope is attached the surfaces
of the mount and base are to be wiped clean. The lens covers are to be used at all times
when the scope is not used.
13. Low-light sights for rifle m/96, m/38 and m/41B
In order for the low-light rear sight to be attached; the hinge pin (siktramstiftet) on the
ladder must be pushed out appr.1.5mm to the left (see picture). The hole in the low-light
rear sight slips over the protruding hinge pin. The screw on the right side of the low-light
rear sight is then tightened. Remove in the reverse way.
The front low-light sight is removed by pushing forward on the left side of the barrel
clamp.
Sighting in the low-light sights
The elevation is adjusted by loosening the set screw on the front sight and moving the
blade up and down. If the rifle prints to low (high) the blade is moved down (up). 1mm
adjustment on the front sight moves the point of impact 7.5cm (15cm) at 50 meters (100
meters) distance.
The windage is adjusted by loosening the set screws on the rear sight and moving the sight
blade to the left or right. If the rifle prints to the right (left) the sight blade is moved to the left
(right). 1mm adjustment on the rear sight moves the point of impact 7.5cm(15cm) at 50
meters (100 meters) distance.