Fix Mauser trigger

[carlosmaurixio]

Is there an easy fix for a Mauser 98 trigger that fires when pushed forward? I have read that this is common in these rifles.

Or is there something wrong with the trigger?

 

[madcratebuilder]

It's unsafe, buy a new/used trigger group off Gunbroker for 10-20 bucks. Clean the bolt while your waiting for the trigger.

 

[carlosmaurixio]

So is it abnormal for the trigger to do this? Or is it normal and you are you suggesting to buy an aftermarket trigger to fix this issue?

 

[Mr_Pale_Horse]

It is not normal.

 

[fguffey]

It is not a rumor, I started it, rifles have been manufactures without a limiter for forward travel of the trigger like the Mauser, other manufactures that made the mistake placed a cross pin through the stock. I suggested removing the action from the wood, cock the rifle (empty) and push the trigger forward, out of the stock the trigger is a rocker, it will fire going forward or when pulled to the rear. When the trigger guard is installed the Mauser trigger is limited to being pulled not pushed the trigger guard blocks the forward movement, so I suggested when replacing the trigger guard or when replacing the wood check the trigger movement. It is possible to find a fat piece of wood that drops the trigger guard below the trigger, and the only rifle I know of in Mausers that was *by design built to fire by pulling and or pushing the trigger is the KAR 98 with the small ring/large shank action.

*by design, that does not mean the design was their intent.

F. Guffey

 

[fguffey]

The question came up when a question was asked about a Timney trigger for the one MAuser with the long trigger slot, the KAR 98 Small ring/large shank Mauser I call CAR 98.

F. Guffey

 

[carlosmaurixio]

So it is "normally" abnormal to do this... hmm...

I was under the impression I had a large ring mauser. It was the appropriate longer spacing between the guard screws, it cocks when bolt is pulled back not pushed forward, etc...

It is a German 1940 rifle with Mod. 98 stamped on the receiver. Am I missing something here?

Anyhow, how do I fix this, if possible? It is mounted on a synthetic stock. Do I need to buy a new aftermarket trigger?

 

[NCsmitty]

Do I need to buy a new aftermarket trigger?

It certainly is an option, and the aftermarket triggers often give you a better feel and accuracy. Just make sure that your cocking piece on the bolt is in good condition.
I use Bold triggers on my Mausers, but there are several brands that will work well.



NCsmitty

 

[carlosmaurixio]

I will have to look into a new trigger since there doesn't appear to be a viable quick fix for the old trigger.

Thanks.

 

[TIMC]

I put a Timney trigger in my k98, best thing I did for the old girl. I can say it made a difference (for the good) in accuracy!

 

[carlosmaurixio]

Are Bold and Timney triggers comparable? The Bold seems to be more in my price range.

 

[TIMC]

No experience with the Boyds triggers but I do have several rifles with Timney triggers and they are worth every penny.

 

[madcratebuilder]

So it is "normally" abnormal to do this... hmm...

I was under the impression I had a large ring mauser. It was the appropriate longer spacing between the guard screws, it cocks when bolt is pulled back not pushed forward, etc...

It is a German 1940 rifle with Mod. 98 stamped on the receiver. Am I missing something here?

Anyhow, how do I fix this, if possible? It is mounted on a synthetic stock. Do I need to buy a new aftermarket trigger?

Is this rifle a custom based on a Mauser retriever or a Yugo Mod98/48? You can buy a oem trigger for $20 or a aftermarket for $80. You can make the oem into a nice trigger with a little work.

 

[carlosmaurixio]

Still have not figured out exactly where the rifle came from.

It has Mod. 98 on the left side of receiver, Nazi insignias on the left and right sides of receiver, 1940 stamped on top of receiver with a 42 stamped above that. The barrel is 21" does not have the steps but rather is conical, and has 308 stamped on it. Was told by the seller it was an Oberndorf Mauser originally in 8mm and converted to NATO by Israeli military -but it is not stamped for NATO caliber, so who knows.