Manual

Mauser 98k - Model M48

You must assure that the rifle is clean, complete and normally func-

tional as described in this manual. Please pay particular attention to the

section on cleaning your rifle.

As an owner, that responsibility rests with you.

Characteristics and General Description of your Rifle:

The Mauser 98k Model M48 is a shoulder mounted, trigger actuated,

striker fired, magazine fed, bolt action rifle. It is designed to be fired from

the shoulder only; not in any other position, whether standing, sitting or

prone.

The rifle is equipped with features that were standard for the time and

are still considered ‘advanced’ today. It has, for example, ‘controlled

round feeding’, a long, heavy claw extractor, two heavy-duty front lock-

ing lugs and an additional safety lug built into the rear of the bolt. It also

has a superb gas shield. The long claw extractor serves as a bolt guide

along with a built-in bolt guide that is built into the body of the bolt. The

bolt body has gas escape ports to handle cartridge failure. It is generally

accepted that it has the best safety mechanism ever designed. Your rifle is

quite possibly the strongest bolt action rifle ever built.

Your rifle is now a ‘civilian’ and, as such, is perfect for collecting, tar-

get shooting, big game hunting, or sporterizing. It is a rarity because of

its like-new condition for its age.

Note: Some rifle models come with the original leather ac-

cessories including a sling, ammunition pouch and belt

hanger for the bayonet scabbard. The leather is 50 years old

and has varying degrees of color and age marks. You can

easily make it look like brand new with any good commercial

leather cleaner, shoe polish or leather preservative.

Some models of your rifle come equipped with an original bayonet

and scabbard and an original military field cleaning kit. Your rifle was

once a complete battle ready ‘soldier’; it is now a ‘civilian’ and the bayo-

net and scabbard are purely decorative items for display purposes and

attest to the authenticity of your rifle.