Firing pin spring retainer
 

Hello Gents,

I'm ashamed to say it, but somehow, the firing pin spring retainer has jammed in the breechblock on my new Mauser Karabiner!

I went to push it in and turn it, but.....it's in there, and won't budge. The slot is horizontal, when it should be vertical for locking. I can't turn it to remove it.:banghead:

I've taken these out lots of times. Hell, I even completely field stripped an old Conehammer Mauser, but..........

What HAVE I done????????????????

Advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Bill

OK.............Pretend that I didn't write that.

A few choice Canadian words (and not just prayers), got her out.

Let's try that again....................


Cheers,

Bill

...???...Have you figured out why yet??? :confused:

Is that carbine one of Eugene Golobstov's creations??? :D

Tsk-tsk...........

There's the notch on the firing pin spring retainer that has to fit into the slot of the breech tunnel, then you turn it clockwise until the screw slot is in the vertical position. I must have slipped while trying to control the spring tension, and the bugger went counter-clockwise, and the notch jammed against the inner wall of the breech. Does that make sense? Ooooohhhh...the words that came out of my mouth - similar to what I say when I don't get along with my computer.

I have GT making me up a pair of nickle Mec-Mags with French walnut plugs, like the ones that Martz used on his Lugers. The springs inside my Mauser-marked mags are indeed stiff, so they'll be put away while I use the Mec-Gar ones.

This ain't no Russkie trash:D...This is Mauser's attempt to make a financially viable Luger. Too expensive without cutting corners, so the Luger died. The blue/black finish is beautiful. It doesn't have the historical character of the oldies, but it'll do fer me.

I guess that I should have put this in the Post War section, but what the heck.

Cheers,

Bill

Bill, VERY NICE! I don't like the newer Mausers in general..compared to pre 1945 Lugers.. but they made a nice Carbine..

And YOU make a great sling, Jerry!

It fits like a glove. Any suggestions on leather treatment, or should I leave it for a while. I'll hang it on the carbine in the mean time to iron out the folds.

Interesting, I found a "Leather Care" card inside the case when it finally arrived. The case was made in Italy!

Cheers,

Bill

Bill, Use will eventually iron out the folds. The leather fibers in new leather are stiff and don't slide easily. The more leather is used the more flexible it becomes. No potion or oil.. just use will do it. Try wrapping the sling backwards when you roll it up. Then forwards the next time. While it's open you can roll it and twist it. You really can't hurt it by using it in a normal way.

Thanks Jerry.......I'll just "work it" until the suppleness does its magic.

Um.........Should I use any treatment for the leather case? There is no damage, but should there be any protection other than wiping with a cloth?

Cheers,

Bill