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21 January 2008, 03:49
tap_21
Rifle Identification with pics
I have a 257 roberts that I believe is an old mauser conversion but I don't what kind of mauser. There is no safety on the bolt it is on the side. I will try to get some pics posted.
21 January 2008, 03:59
6.5 SWEDE
tap-21, sounds like someone has started to sporterize your Mauser, any other markings of any kind. dates or anything, Mausers make good sporting rifles, I have some myself 98's and 96's. Keep us posted on your project. All-rite
21 January 2008, 04:34
tap_21
here is a pic of the action.

21 January 2008, 04:42
ALF
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21 January 2008, 22:30
butchloc
FN supreme - came with the side safety the deluxe came with the safety on the bolt
22 January 2008, 04:32
tap_21
I would like to thank everyone for your help but I need to know if it is possible to get a relplacement trigger for this gun and which kind would be best?
22 January 2008, 05:47
ALF
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22 January 2008, 06:09
GSP7
Santa barbara , spain
22 January 2008, 07:53
D Humbarger
Based on the shape of that bolt handle I think it is a Santa Barbara ( Made in Spain )



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23 January 2008, 01:08
Paul B
I agree with D. Humbarger. the bolt handle is wrong for an FN.
Paul B.
23 January 2008, 01:33
El Deguello
quote:
Originally posted by tap_21:
I would like to thank everyone for your help but I need to know if it is possible to get a relplacement trigger for this gun and which kind would be best?


Yes, you could use a Timney with the side safety as a complete replacement - but I'd check t see if the trigger is adjustable before replacing it. Looks nice!


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23 January 2008, 08:03
tap_21
El Deguello the trigger is non adjustable all it has is a spring no adjustments what so ever. Also what timney trigger would I have to get? Thanks.
24 January 2008, 03:47
jb
heres a bold trigger for it.

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/BrowseEbus/triggers.asp


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24 January 2008, 06:03
tap_21
I'm sorry jb I was wondering what mauser style of trigger I would have to have to fit the rifle above.
25 January 2008, 04:32
tap_21
Does anyone know what style of mauser trigger I would have to have as a replacement?

EX. model 98
25 January 2008, 13:21
mho
Tap, what did you not like about the trigger jb posted a link to??

This would likely also work (speak to Timney about which exact model you need):

http://www.timneytriggers.com/sunshop/index.php/action/...revid/1/prevstart/0/

- mike


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25 January 2008, 18:31
GAHUNTER
The only Santa Barbara Mauser I have ever seen had "Santa Barbara, Spain" engraved on the left/rear receiver below the stock line, just above the trigger group.

I have no idea whether or not this was a standard practice.
25 January 2008, 18:46
Thomas Jones
I have a bold trigger,
I prefer the timney , I have a bunch of those...tj3006


freedom1st
25 January 2008, 18:49
tap_21
I'm sorry it's not that I didn't like the style of trigger but I didn't know which of the two to get the model 98 or 94/96 or will either of them fit a santa barbara. I'm sorry I'm just not that knowleadgable on mausers.
26 January 2008, 04:30
bja105
That is a model 98 style rifle, so most of the triggers for 98's will work. You can probably change it yourself with a pin punch. The new trigger may have a bigger sheet metal box, so you may have to remove some stock wood to make it fit.


Try cleaning and lubricating the existing trigger, it may make it acceptable to you. I like spray brake cleaner.

I have a Bold Optima, and I doubt it is much better than what you have already. I have not adjusted it, so maybe its better than I think.


Jason
26 January 2008, 22:45
El Deguello
quote:
Originally posted by tap_21:
Does anyone know what style of mauser trigger I would have to have as a replacement?

EX. model 98


I believe that OP 98 model on the Boyd's website mentioned above would work. You need one with the side safety, unless you want to have a 3-position, Model 70-type safety installed on the bolt shroud. That type would be safer, since it retracts and locks the striker....

Why don't you e-mail Boyd's and ask them if that trigger will work on a Santa Barbara M98-type Mauser action?


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