S/42 G Problem , will not hold action open.

AGE · 08-09-2003, 04:43 PM

I have to admit my '36 Mauser shooter that I bought about 1.5 years ago often didn't hold the toggle open after the last round when I first got it. Also, it would often fail to eject properly after 30-40 rounds after cleaning and lubing.

The gun had been reblued (no strawed parts) but it was all matching and done well. I did replace the grips (with Hugh's reworked grips), work on the trigger, and drift over the front sight (also widened the rear notch). I have now put about 1200 rounds through the gun and it has become a favorite. It does work 100% with Wallymart ammo for many rounds after cleaning. I think it just needed to be broken in. Again, I am speaking as a shooter; I don't do wall hangers or keepsakes, mine gotta shoot.

08-09-2003, 04:43 PM	#8
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have to admit my '36 Mauser shooter that I bought about 1.5 years ago often didn't hold the toggle open after the last round when I first got it. Also, it would often fail to eject properly after 30-40 rounds after cleaning and lubing. The gun had been reblued (no strawed parts) but it was all matching and done well. I did replace the grips (with Hugh's reworked grips), work on the trigger, and drift over the front sight (also widened the rear notch). I have now put about 1200 rounds through the gun and it has become a favorite. It does work 100% with Wallymart ammo for many rounds after cleaning. I think it just needed to be broken in. Again, I am speaking as a shooter; I don't do wall hangers or keepsakes, mine gotta shoot. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member