So how does that work? Start the bolt and as it is closing, pull the trigger? What about dry firing in that case? I have a very rudimentary knowledge of rifles, just started collecting, so I appreciate your forbearance . . . thank you.

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Also, I would like to take it out and shoot it, but need advice on what steps I need to follow. For example, I got most of the cosmolineicon off, but does the action need to be completely dismantled and cleaned? What about a safety check by a gunsmith? What is the usual process, in other words?

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Are there Mauser clubs where I can meet and talk to someone about getting it out on the range to try the rifle out?