M 1888 problem

All collectible military bolt rifles are discussed here. From all countries around the world.

Preservation forum, please no altered military surplus rifles or discussions on altering in this forum. Please read the rules at the top of each forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
berkmberk1
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:16 pm
Location: Springfield IL

M 1888 problem

Post by berkmberk1 »

Hi all,

I just acquired a 1890 Amberg M1888/05. This thing is seriously greased up. Its gross just to handle it. I decided to give it a thorough going over even before I took pictures. I have it stripped just about completely....all but one part.....that's where I need help. First, I can remember what the part is called...magazine cutoff? interrptor? The only schematics I can find are for the M1888. The part wasn't added until the /05. Anyway, its the screw/leaf spring assembly on the left of the receiver just in front of the bolt catch (see sample pic) The problem I have is the screw broke! :big shock: It is really in there and in the process of applying some muscle, the screw head split in two!. I'll just have to have someone remove it, but I don't remember what the part is called so I can start looking for a replacement. Can anyone help? Does anyone have one???
DSC00122.jpg
Thanks
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
SFC USA Ret.
1976-1998
Armor, Cavalry, Infantry, Recruiting, Transportation
1st Cav, 4 ID, 8 ID, 82d Airborne
Top
TulaTom
Posts: 1394
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:48 pm

Re: M 1888 problem

Post by TulaTom »

In a Collector's Guide to the German Gew. 88 "Commission" Rifle, Paul S. Scarlata, calls it a spring loaded cartridge retaining lip. It was inserted into the left receiver wall to hold cartridges in the magazine.

I'd try Liberty Tree, Numrichs, etc.

Good luck.
Top
User avatar
entropy
Posts: 2004
Joined: Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:19 pm
Location: Way North of Rongo

Re: M 1888 problem

Post by entropy »

Sarco.
"Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum." -Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Murphy was an optimist.

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an
invasion, butcher a hog, design a building, conn a ship, write a
sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the
dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve an
equation, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a
computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects - Robert A. Heinlien
Top
User avatar
eric57
Posts: 5
Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:24 am
Location: Virginia

Re: M 1888 problem

Post by eric57 »

If you are still looking for the 3 piece cartridge retainer I have one.It is off of a GEW88/05 1891 Loewe but it will work on other makes. Just sent me an email.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Collectible Military Firearms Forum”