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1895 DWM Mauser

Michibay
Hi Folks...this post is related to a previous post which several of you responded to "Mauser Firing Pin". In making a comparison to a Swedish Gustaf 6.5 I noticed my 1895 Mauser is much harder to close (both have similar cock on closing actions). Could it be the spring tension that is creating the firing pin to go beyond the bolt face when the action is open on my 1895? On another note...this gun was rechambered for the 243. I have read the 1895 may not be suited for the pressures a 243 has. Should there be any worry about a good 1895 handeling the pressure of a 243? This gun is in great condition and was very professionally put together...it's beautiful! THANKS!!! It is a "M" series DWM Chillian Model.
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  • rufe-snow
    Here are instructions for disassembling the bolt on a Spanish Model 93 Mauser.

    http://www.surplusrifle.com/mauser93spanish/boltdisassembly/index.asp

    This Mauser is very similar to the 95 Chilian. Follow the specific disassembly and reassembly steps to see if the firing pin mechanism has been assembled incorrectly.

    I don't believe the early Mausers dating to the 1890's were manufactured to take the pressures of a hot loaded .243. Give your Grandson a modern commercially made hunting rifle. It's a buyers market now on the auctions, because the economy is in the toilet for lots of folks.
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  • cussedemgun
    Michibay,

    The Model 95 Chilian Mauser is different from all other small ring M93, M94, & M95 actions. It has a raised portion on the reciever sidewall just aft of the bolt handle. This was intended to serve as a safety catch should the forward two lugs fail. (per Bolt Action Rifles, revised edition by Frank de Haas)

    The small ring 93 thru 96 Mausers are not generally recommended for use with high pressure cartridges (over 45,000 psi chamber). The fact that most lack a third safety lug plus the less desirable feature of cock on close leads to their lower desirability. Also some were made of softer than desirable metal allowing for set-back in the main lugs & loss of head space tollerence.( small ring Turks come to mind as softer than most)

    Per Hatcher's Notebook, there has NEVER been a case of catastrophic
    failure to the lugs while using standard service ammo.

    Lug set-back can occur with repeated hot loads. That is the main issue you need to be aware of. Be vigilant of any sign of head space increasing.

    Jim
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