1891 Mauser ?

[jwb28]

Buddy of mine got a 1891 Argentine Mauser. Were these only chambered in 7.65mm?
The other ? is: To remove the bolt, the piece on the left that pivots out looks like it was milled flat. Shouldn't that be a raised knurreld bump. Or is there a different way to remove the bolt?

Thanks,

Not really up on Milsurps.

[skeleman63]

does your friend have the internet??

...found this in a few seconds....

7.65x53mm chambered

dis-assembly video might tell how to remove...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3tj6OQjFU

[Jarhead]

http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Italian%20Rifles/The%20ITALIAN%20CARCANO%20RIFLE/Articles/Finn%20Nielsen%20Article.htm

[jwb28]

Yea, I found the youtube vid also. Like I said, not really up on milsurps. I don't have access to the gun now and the piece that pivots out to remove the bolt on this gun is flush with the top of the receiver. (nothing to push against) Easy enough to put a small screw driver in and move it out.
7.65mm looks like its easy to make from 30-06. So if he wants to shoot it a lot that's an option
Thanks for the replies

[SMarquez]

Prvi ammo is good stuff and their brass is good stuff to reload. The rim on 7.65 is slightly bigger than 30.06. No real need to make brass.

[Mustang]

Prvi ammo is good stuff and their brass is good stuff to reload. The rim on 7.65 is slightly bigger than 30.06. No real need to make brass.

+1
I've had great luck with Prvi brass, IMR 4320, and 174 gr .311 SMK's

[jwb28]

Thanks, Ill tell him about the ammo

[Eljay]

I've been using Privi brass but I did make a few cases out of .30-06 just for the novelty of it all and it's straightforward and they worked fine. 150gr, .311 or .312 bullet, IMR 4895. I use less than I would for a lot of calibers - I think 41gr versus more like 47gr for others, but don't take my word for it, that's off the top of my head.

I've only removed the bolt once and the only thing I remember about it was I had to do a Google search - it wasn't obvious how to do it.

[Syntax Error]

http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Itali...%20Article.htm

Why link to a Carcano information page? 1891 Mausers are totally different from Mannlichers.

[Jarhead]

Why link to a Carcano information page? 1891 Mausers are totally different from Mannlichers.

It covers different models, did you want me to find the model close to his too ..............and read it to him

[Hinnerk]

The bolt latch works the same as other mausers. At first glance, however, it looks like there is nothing to grip onto to swing it out of the way. There is a tab, though, that wraps up and around the receiver toward the clip slot.

Be aware that the safety has only two positions. Later mausers have a straight up setting that allows the bolt to be removed and held cocked. The 1891 bolt will decock upon removal (which makes bolt disassembly a pain in the butt).

[SMarquez]

I used 40gr. of IMR 4895, Win LRP, Hornady 168gr. #3035 bullet. Shoots straight but I just can't see the sights well enough to test the load.

[Jarhead]

I used 40gr. of IMR 4895, Win LRP, Hornady 168gr. #3035 bullet. Shoots straight but I just can't see the sights well enough to test the load.

Iron Sites on Mausers are among the worst, which is why I converted half a dozen RC's into era Snipers using replica mounts and Zelvier scopes, still a piss poor scope but much better than irons .........they are an upgrade to the PU's

[jwb28]

thanks, I'll probably stop by this weekend and look at it again. Let him know about ammo etc
Again thanks for the replies

The bolt latch works the same as other mausers. At first glance, however, it looks like there is nothing to grip onto to swing it out of the way. There is a tab, though, that wraps up and around the receiver toward the clip slot.

Be aware that the safety has only two positions. Later mausers have a straight up setting that allows the bolt to be removed and held cocked. The 1891 bolt will decock upon removal (which makes bolt disassembly a pain in the butt).

[Mustang]

Iron Sites on Mausers are among the worst, which is why I converted half a dozen RC's into era Snipers using replica mounts and Zelvier scopes, still a piss poor scope but much better than irons .........they are an upgrade to the PU's

Agreed. The "inverted triangle" sights are for young eyes only.

I've got several Mausers that were scoped by previous owners..'91 and '09 Argentine and 98/29 Persian...and they are very accurate rifles, but man, those irons sights!