Anyone got a simple explanation of how to tell small ring and large ring Mausers apart? I've got a K98, two Argentine 1891 Carbines and a 1909 Carbine.
Thanks.
I have a Czech made K98 that doesn't have the bolt guide on it, yup its a large ring mauser. The Czechs also made a model 98 known as the 33/40 that was a model 98 with a small ring receiver/barrel. The exceptions in this case do not necessarily disprove the rule.
The turk 38 is a full length 98 receiver that will have an outside diameter consistant with a large ring 98, but is threaded for a small ring barrel.
Another to add:
Large ring mausers will usually (see turk m38) have a 3rd safety lug on the bolt. The only pre-98 that I'm aware of that has a safety lug is some of the spanish '93 mausers that use the bolt handle as the safety lug.
One other obvious thing (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong)...But, I believe all small rings are "cock on close", while the large rings are "cock on open". This is true of the ones I have, but I only have 1 small ring, and a couple large rings for comparison.
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