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1891 Danzig Gew88/05 help

Without handling it, it is hard to say exactly what the issue is.

The extractor should be able to move slightly front to back. If you apply pressure outward (press a screw driver against the rim as if it were a case) the extractor should flex. I have handled rifles that the extractors were simply seized in place, which may be the culprit.

If you want to order a new extractor, send me the bolt head once you place your order and I will remove the old extractor and install the new one. I can't really estimate cost since I don't know how bad the extractor is seized, but it shouldn't be much.
 
Dropped the Danzig off at 1:30 and it’s already fixed. Saved the guy trouble by giving him a history lesson, pictures, and how to take the bolt apart and back together. Removing the peen allowed the extractor fortunately to regain its designed shape and function as intended with long and short blanks, dummy, and a live round.

Unfortunately I’m at work and they close at 5. I’ll get it back tomorrow
t
 
Fed a stripper of dummies through it. Fed, cycled, and ejected perfectly. Hope to put a box of PPU out of it tomorrow.
T
 

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Can anyone shed any information on the butt plate? 11 over K at the top, and P/cipher and U over/under the lower screw.
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plymouthmauser said:
So it saw a rework or repair during its German life?
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That's correct, the depot work was often identified on the buttplate for imperial rifles. This isn't universal, but it's common to find. The depots were identified by number. 1 through 11 are documented and locations identified, but 12 and up are not conclusively known.
 
plymouthmauser said:
What did the G88 use for a muzzle cover?
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The muzzle cover was a brass and steel one specific to this model. It resembled some of the South American mauser covers, but is larger to account for the barrel shroud. They are often unit marked, but not always.
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During the war, new ones made from steel were introduced.

These can be found, but are generally more expensive than in the past.
 
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