Assault Mauser!

[REDSTAR]

Ahh. When I came home today I had my 20 Round M98 trench mag from AIM waiting for me. $30 for the mag. I swiftly installed it on a CZ98/22 I have and loaded her up to test the function. Cycled great x 2 times, 40 rounds. Two rounds got hung up below the feed line on two occasions but that even happens with the regular mag in there, just had to push the round down and it popped back into position to feed.

Shuetzenman had reported problems with the mag he has not fitting snug, that it gets loose. This one fits great, snug as can be with the exception of a very slight side wobble; not as bad as some AK's I own. To test I held the rifle upside down by the mag and shook it vigorously. It's not going anywhere. Maybe they have improved the design, or it's the particular rifle we each used. Who knows. Anyway this one doesn't have that problem I'm happy to report.

The mag is pretty high quality, sturdy ~1mm thick steel, the spring and follower are of the same quality as any stock Mauser mag.

Kind of pricy, but it sure looks bad ass and will be neat not having to reload four times standard= 1 mag.

I'm pleased. I'm not sure how it will work on other Mauser models, I suppose it will work on most based on the 98 design.

This mag was made in Taiwan and is based on the WWI trench mags for the GEW98.

[REDSTAR]

Other side

[REDSTAR]

closer. There's a little leaf spring pin connected to that chain. It slips through a slot in the mag to hold the followe/spring down when the mag is not in the rifle.

[REDSTAR]

loose mag test I also whacked it forward and back to try to unseat it from the hinges. No go.

[REDSTAR]

mag test II

[Falcon 17]

Looks like an ass kicker!:cool:

[REDSTAR]

I mentioned to someone here, I think it was oldstyle,
that I wouldn't get one of these because I've had bad luck with aftermarket stuff.

Well in this case I think I was wrong. This is a very cool item that seems to function well and is based on an actual Mauser accessory.

Last pic

[WildWes]

Very Cool!!:cool: I dig it!

[zouavexx]

Where did my post go!:eek: :confused:

Anyway I said:

"Now not only do I "need" a M98/22 now I also "need" a 20 round mag for it!"

[REDSTAR]

You responded on my copy of this thread over on AK net GD. I wanted to get compliments over there too :D

[REDSTAR]

Dang, I should have dug my bayo out for the pics.
Oh well. I bet these look real cool on a KAR98 too.

[zouavexx]

Originally posted by REDSTAR
You responded on my copy of this thread over on AK net GD. I wanted to get compliments over there too :D


That explains it. ;)

[neilwest]

1. How did you go about installing it? Give us the step by step.

[REDSTAR]

Just like the regular mag. You push in the spring in back to pop off the original mag (floorplate and spring assembly pops out), insert this one as you would the normal mag and you're set. I did have to whack it with a rubber mallet to get the spring to catch. Piece of cake.

The connections are just like the stock mags for the mausers, there's the catch up front and the catch and hole for the spring in back.

[HomerTHX1138]

I like it. Maybe you can find some intresting history on the magazine and its use in combat like soldiers' reactions to it. They probably loved it.

OOOOhhhh, Redstar posted a pic of his ARM on the internet!!! ;)

[zouavexx]

http://198.63.62.70/acatalog/k9820rdmag%20copy.gif

Close up photo of the mag.

[HerrdoktorSchuetzengruvin]

Yes, but can the Sturmgewehrmauser shoot

Panzerbekämpfungsgeschossen?

[Guinny_Ire]

A boy and his new toy!

Sweet Redstar.

[aliceinchains]

Originally posted by zouave
Where did my post go!:eek: :confused:

Anyway I said:

"Now not only do I "need" a M98/22 now I also "need" a 20 round mag for it!"

Ditto what zouave say's.Where did you get the rifle REDSTAR.

[REDSTAR]

I got that from Century a few months back, VG condition $99. It's in VG condition, especially the bore.

They have them on special this month 2 for $150 or 5 for $300 but they are rated good condition. I'm hoping my two will show today, I ordered them last week.