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Post by grenadierwerner on Jun 12, 2013 10:03:54 GMT -8
After finally purchasing a Gewehr which meets standards, I've found that all components are up to code- except that the safety is extremely difficult to maneuver. While the component is able to switch between full safety (far right) and half safety (vertical) with ease, once the safety is off, it's almost impossible to turn it back on.
Has anyone experienced this problem before, and if so, can you advise me on a course of action?
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Post by Larry Dunn on Jun 13, 2013 7:50:16 GMT -8
Not unusual. It may be a simple as built-up crud in the bolt shroud. Tear-down the bolt completely, soak the parts in mineral spirits (paint thinner) to strip away all the old oil and grease (which can harden over time) and give everything a good scrub. Lubricate with CLP/Breakfree, Ballistol or Hoppe's gun oil and reassemble. If that doesn't do the trick, go the the Military Mauser forum on Gunboards and do a search for more suggestions.
-Larry
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Post by sturmtruppe2 on Jul 20, 2013 14:12:29 GMT -8
Grenadier Werner ..How did you make out working on the safety issue of your GEW ??
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Post by grenadierwerner on Aug 1, 2013 22:12:27 GMT -8
I ended up taking it to a gunsmith for repairs; I'm no expert on the g-98 as of yet, and I wouldn't dare bring a possibly malfunctioning weapon to an event.
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