Manual

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Mauser 98k - Model M48
Original Accessories Included:
Some rifles come equipped with all the acces-
sories intended for soldiers over fifty years ago.
1. Bayonet, Scabbard, and Frog. Your rifle
comes with a standard issue bayonet and
scabbard. The bayonet is brand new (but
over fifty years old) and is very sharp.
The frog (the leather belt hanger) is a safe
way to carry a bayonet, should you choose
to do so. The frog stud on the side of the
scabbard fits into the small hole in the frog
(yes it will fit, but it will be a bear to re-
move). The bayonet fits into the scabbard,
and the strap on the frog goes around the
hilt of the bayonet. Easy to get to and you
won’t lose it. Check local laws before car-
rying your bayonet.
Although you could theoretically use your
bayonet for some practical purpose, its main
purpose now is for display and collecting.
It is original to your rifle and has a unique
historical value because it is unused. Keep
it that way.
2 Field Cleaning Kit: The field cleaning kit
consists of a bag containing an original
metal oil can, a standard issue cleaning rope,
a bore brush, and the steel bore guide.
Perhaps the rarest accessory included with
your rifle is the spring loaded bore guide
This item is rare in Mauser collecting. It is
designed to fit directly over the muzzle of
the rifle and hooks directly and securely be-
hind the front sight base. It protects the
muzzle crown from inadvertent damage
with cleaning rods. Never fire the rifle
with the bore guide in place, because you
can do serious damage to the rifle muzzle or
worse, injure yourself or those around you.
Fig 5. Bayonet with
Scabbard and Frog
Fig 6. Cleaning Kit