Parts commonality between 1889 Belgian and 1891 Mausers?

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19 April 2019, 21:38

3584ELK

Parts commonality between 1889 Belgian and 1891 Mausers?

More specifically, can a Timney trigger from a '91 Mauser be installed on an 1889 Belgian?

Timney says NO.

Anyone with experience to the contrary?

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23 April 2019, 05:30

Fal Grunt

My understanding is the 1889, 1890, and 1891 use the same parts. I would expect that they interchange?

I think I would question the WHY though... given what Belgian 1889's go for vs a Argentine 1891?

Unfortunately I do not have a Timney trigger to put on an 1889 to test...

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23 April 2019, 21:51

3584ELK

I agree with your premise, which is what I have always heard.

Why would I do that to a 1889 Belgian? I would not, except someone converted mine into a .308 heavy barreled target rifle. I need a better trigger before I take on the other issues.

I have a Timney '91 trigger on hand, so I may try this on the weekend- more to follow.

24 April 2019, 04:09

Gary MacDonald

I'd load that 1891 on the very soft side . They aren't too strong and the gas venting system or lack of it is concern . Be careful .

24 April 2019, 06:14

3584ELK

Thank you for the advice, Gary.