#30 drill 3 places.for rivets. (Use the sideplafe fora drill template.)
I I-I 2 places ~ 1/4 D
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FRONT SPACER BLOCK
mat'l - Aluminum or CRS 1 required Face "l" (see text)
drill
REAR SPACER BLOCK
mat'l - Aluminum or CRS
In this trigger system, the trigger
and the sear are separate parts. The trigger bar supports the front lip of the sear (refer to Figure 3) in a manner that the sear is prevented from rolling forward, so the sear notch (a part of the striker in the bolt) is prevented from moving forward to fire the cartridge. When the shooter pulls the trigger rearward, the pivoted top end of the trigger bar moves out from under the sear nose, allowing the sear to roll over forward under the pressure of the striker spring. With the striker notch moved forward, the sear is returned to the upright position by the sear spring. The trigger spring in the upper hole in the front spacer block with a tensioning screw provides an adjustable trigger tension, and returns the trigger to its upright position under the sear nose when the trigger is released after firing.
2 places for rivets.
(Use the side plate for a drill template.)
When the bolt is withdrawn after
firing, the sear notch rides over the top leg of the sear, forcing the sear down, pushing the rear end of the system housing downward, allowing the bolt assembly to go rearward. As the sear notch passes rearward over the sear top, it allows the sear and the housing to rise again into position in front of the sear notch. When the bolt is again moved forward chambering the fresh cartridge, the sear notch is again held back in cocked position by the sear for the next firing. An over-travel screw in the rear spacer stops the trigger after it has released the sear and prevents excessive rearward travel of the trigger pull. The engagement adjustment screw in the bottom of the front spacer block adjusts the amount of engagement of the trigger with the sear, preventing an overlong
trigger pull. The W' holes in the side
plates allow easier adjustment of engagement and provide access for lubrication. Engagement of the trigger bar with the sear nose by only about 0.020" permits a smooth but abrupt let-off for firing. The trigger assembly is not subjected to heavy forces by recoil caused by firing, but the trigger and sear are required to securely prevent the accidental firing of the rifle due to any bump or jolt in any direction. The adjustment must all be able to securely prevent release of the firing mechanism - tested before ever loading the firearm. Test it thoroughly, jolted and bumped solidly, in all possible directions, with the chamber empty while the striker notch is engaged to make sure the firing mechanism cannot accidentally release. Also, safety requires you occasionally do this test to make sure the trigger system is safe before taking the weapon to the field for shooting. Now, Let's Make One But first, one or two notes. Since this sear/trigger combination is all that prevents the rifle from firing, it must be carefully made of adequate aluminum or steel and the engagement faces need to be hardened steel. The failure of any stressed part can allow an accidental firing, so be sure of your work. The housing does not directly receive firing stresses; the forces applied within the assembly are all of low magnitude. Wear on the trigger bar and sear can result in failure, and these parts should be hardened steel at their contact parts. Since Mausers have been made by many manufacturers, and to many specifications from customers, it is mandatory that you first verify all the measurements given to make sure they will fit properly and do their functions as designed. I have found variations from one maker to another and you may too. And, the sear must engage fully with the striker notch.
Now, let's proceed. This is not a
complicated mechanism, but each part has its function, so study how they interact before starting to cut metal. October/November2001