Thread: Mauser feeding and floorplate

Originally Posted by csmiffy

@gundoc about the bevel on the rear of the follower.
Did it on the P14 so the bolt could slide over better,
Does that also help stop with not bending the spring?

The back of the follower was left square in the original Mausers so it provided a solid stop to remind the soldier he was empty, but also pivoted the follower forward, bending the spring over time. The bevelled edge follower is preferred to protect the spring as well as making it easier to close the bolt on an empty mag.