New guy here, got a question about 1903/38 turk mauser...

[af240z]

i've got a turk mauser, k.kale edition, 1903 model rebuilt in 38, i think. The problem I have is that the firing pin is worn down, so half the time I get a nice dent on the primer cap, and no detonation. Any idea where I can pick up a mauser firing pin/bolt assembly locally in bay area?



rest of my milsurp c&r team. turk mauser, russian m44, russian sks. not picture is a 91/30, and a cheapie armscor .22

[stevie]

You may just want to try a Wolff firing pin spring (22 pound) I think. They seem to do wonders on primer ignition. Its worth a try

[tujungatoes]

Have you checked you pin protrusion? Remove and de-cock the bolt. you should be able to see about the width of a dime sticking out +/-. also make sure the inside of the bolt body is free of any cosmo/crud, that might be holding back the pin. Stevie is right, usually the problem is the tired old spring. Especially if your shooting surplus ammo with real hard primers(yugo).

http://www.gunsprings.com

good luck

toes

P.S. Nice lookin' sks

[af240z]

yeah, the spring has lots of tension on it. I've thoroughly cleaned the bolt and fully disassembled it. I'll double check the protrusion, and I suspect that's the main problem.