any idea what this follewer is

mmppres

any idea what this follower belongs too
2 3/4 inches long 3/4 inches wide
only markings are numbers 7820
would this be from a lever gun?
thanks mike

charliemeyer007

Would be most helpful to see the other side. Looks more like a box magazine unit to me.

richarda

Not a follower. Is part of rear sight assembly from a military M98 Mauser bolt-action rifle.

p3skyking

quote:Originally posted by richarda
Not a follower. Is part of rear sight assembly from a military M98 Mauser bolt-action rifle.


Yep, they're interchangable to allow for changing military loadings.

mmppres

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/645x484q90/31/f52s.jpghere is back side of unit

p3skyking

quote:Originally posted by mmppres
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/645x484q90/31/f52s.jpghere is back side of unit

That's actually to top of the assembly that is under the leaf.

mmppres

thank you so much I am learning about all these parts just need more books I guess
thank you so much mike