Manual

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Mauser 98k - Model M48
1. Fully safe position: Same as the ‘full
right’ position. With the lever easily
swung over to the full right position, the
rifle cannot be fired, and the bolt cannot
be opened. The rifle is fully safe.
2. Safe-unload position: Same as
‘vertical’ or ‘middle’ position. With the
lever standing straight up, the rifle cannot
be fired but the bolt can be opened for un-
loading. If you change your mind and
choose not to shoot, you can safely unload
you rifle without putting it in the fire posi-
tion (unlike many newer designs). If you
attempted to fire your rifle in the ‘safe-
unload’ position, you would quickly see
that the vertically standing safety lever
would interfere with the sights and at the
same time, the trigger is disabled! You
have an advanced hunting rifle, even by
today’s standards!
3. Fire position: Same as ‘full left’ posi-
tion. With the safety lever in the full left
position, the rifle is ready to fire. It will
fire if the trigger is pulled.
As an added feature, you can tell if your
rifle is ‘cocked’ by just looking at it; without
even picking it up! Just look at the rear of the
bolt and see how far the firing pin base pro-
trudes rearward from the gas shield. If it pro-
trudes about a half inch, you know it is
cocked, so be extra careful. If it protrudes
only one quarter inch, you know it is not
cocked. The difference is easy to see or even
feel, in the dark.
Caution: A decocked rifle with a live round in the chamber is NOT
a safe condition. An accidental blow could fire the rifle. Always
use the safety lever
1. Right: Safe & Locked
2. Vertical: Safe & Unlocked
3. Full Left: Fire