k98 hole in stock?

Ferguson73uk · 30-08-2006, 08:39 AM

I am seeking an answer to a question that has perplexed me for some time. What was the hole in the German k98 rifle stock used for - the one with a circular metal fitting around it on both sides of the stock (butt?).

Thanks!

Jonathan

Owen · 30-08-2006, 08:54 AM

I wondered too.

Quote:

The metal disk in the stock of the 98k rifle pictured above in figure 6 was used in the field to disassemble and reassemble the rifle's bolt.

Collecting and Shooting the Surplus Rifle - The Flat Vulture - 98k Range Report

Quote:

The hole in the washer provided the soldier with a means of protecting the tip of the firing pin while disassembling and reassembling the bolt.

The Model 1898 infanterie Gewehr: the German 98 Mauser was blooded and proven during the four nightmare years of WWI Guns Magazine - Find Articles

Hopefully Herr Oberst will come and explain. I believe he's shot with them.

Owen · 30-08-2006, 10:50 AM

haha!
here look!
click here->K98k Disassembly

von Poop · 30-08-2006, 10:56 AM

It was used as an aid to reassemble the bolt but I suspect it's more useful function was to lock the guns up with a solid rod when in armoury racks.
Cheers,
Adam.

Ferguson73uk · 30-08-2006, 01:40 PM

Thanks, lads. Now I know!

Regards,

Jonathan

Herroberst · 01-09-2006, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Poop

It was used as an aid to reassemble the bolt

Yup, well Owen's described it well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Poop

I suspect it's more useful function was to lock the guns up with a solid rod when in armoury racks.

Nope, Waffenmeister would have many boots up your ass if you touched armory rifles when you weren't supposed to.

Racked weapons are never locked just the door to the armory room or vault.

machine shop tom · 01-05-2007, 05:06 AM

Hey, neat! I think I'll go disassemble my Mauser right now!!

tom

30-08-2006, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ferguson73uk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	k98 hole in stock? I am seeking an answer to a question that has perplexed me for some time. What was the hole in the German k98 rifle stock used for - the one with a circular metal fitting around it on both sides of the stock (butt?). Thanks! Jonathan

30-08-2006, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,302	Re: k98 hole in stock? haha! here look! click here->K98k Disassembly

30-08-2006, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,357	Re: k98 hole in stock? It was used as an aid to reassemble the bolt but I suspect it's more useful function was to lock the guns up with a solid rod when in armoury racks. Cheers, Adam.

30-08-2006, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ferguson73uk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Re: k98 hole in stock? Thanks, lads. Now I know! Regards, Jonathan

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-05-2007, 05:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
machine shop tom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 265	Hey, neat! I think I'll go disassemble my Mauser right now!! tom

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The perfect fox hole?	sapper	Veteran Accounts.	23	22-02-2008 07:18 PM
The Enemy round hole!	sapper	General	2	15-04-2007 11:35 AM
K98 Rifle	Danmark	Weapons, Technology & Equipment	11	05-11-2004 03:30 PM