The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

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! 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???
Thanks

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.

Sarco.

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.