Mauser K89k
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Berlin-Luebecker Maschinenfabriken Werk LuebeckGermany Germany, 1939 (*) |
| Caliber | 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57 mm) |
| Action | Bolt |
| Barrel length | 23", 58.4 cm |
| Total length | 43 1/2", 110.5 cm |
| Capacity | 5 rounds internal magazine |
| Reloading | 5 rounds stripper clips |
| Weight | 8.5 pounds. 3.85 Kg |
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(*) The rifle I have access to. Other manufacturers produced this rifle.
Bolt operation
The Mauser bolt is very easy to operate. The striker is cocked on opening the bolt.
When the internal magazine is empty, the bolt will not move forward until new rounds are added or the magazine follower is pushed down.
Safety
The Mauser has a 3 positions safety switch:
- Left position: fire.
- Upward position: safe, can open bolt.
- Right position: safe, cannot open bolt (locked closed).
Note that the safety switch cannot be operated if the rifle is not cocked.
Sight picture
Rear sight
The rear sight is a V-notch ladder, with graduations from 100 to a very optimistic 2000 meters in increments of 100 m.
Front sight
The front sight is a hooded post. It can be moved for windage corrections.
