RC k98 front band

[D3vin]

Hi. Recently acquired a nice RC K98. I would like to strip it completely to clean but holy hell is the the front barrel band on there tight. Methods of removal without marring the metal and wood?
And yes I am pressing down on the spring.
Thanks.

 

[Mike Webb]

You can use a copper punch and hammer to tap the band forward. This takes three hands to do while depressing the band spring so get a friend to help. It helps to heat the band up with a heat gun or good hair dryer before hand.

 

[philhut]

Easiest trick use use a spent brass casing at a 45 degree angle to the semi raised section hit 2 2to 2to3 times with a rubber Mallot and done. If u don't have rubber Mallot it may dmg the brass brass casing but will leave the rifle just fine.


I have tried everything and have 2 k98 this is the correct correctness easiest way to do it don't bother with a punch

I nearly gave myself myself a stroke trying to disasemble that rifle the first time I did it. Finding this technique is a big "Oh" moment

 

[jbmauser]

I use a block of oak.

 

[Brookwood]

Here's what I do -

Get yourself a rag, a set of channellock pliers, a brass hammer (non marring in case of an accident) and a small block of wood.

Wrap the rag around the spring -

Adjust the channellock so it clamps around the stock at the spring next to the band and compress the spring (you don't need much force, under lateral compression it depresses easily) -

Now, the tricky part. With one hand holding both the channellock tight and aligning the block of wood against the band, tap the block with your other hand using the brass hammer to remove the band -

And it's off. No fuss, headaches or marks on the rifle-

To put it back on, depress the spring with your thumb, slide it back as far as you can and gently tap it home with the brass hammer/block until the ball engages in the hole.

I hope this helps.

Brookwood
Saskatoon

 

[XRCD011]

^ Just to add to Brookwoods sound advice if I may. I would substitute the rag, regardless of how stout it may be, for a piece of scrap leather (like off an old belt or shoe).