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    Regarding conversion to K11, I found this on the net.

    (quote)It was determined that the 89/96 could easily be converted (Model 1889s could not) to handle the new cartridge by re-barreling the rifle.

    1889/96s were converted to 1896.11s buy replacing or modifying the following:

    A new barrel was added.
    Already fitted the the barrel were new front and rear sights.
    A pistol grip was grafted onto the stock of the rifle.
    The new rifles were also fitted with 6rd magazines, similar to the 1889/1900 pattern magazine, minus the reinforcing ridge, although the magazine did include a bolt hold-open feature for when the magazine was empty.
    A new trigger-guard was fitted to accommodate the new magazine.(end of quote )

    So, apparently bolts weren't replaced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gunsaholic View Post
    Regarding conversion to K11, I found this on the net.

    (quote)It was determined that the 89/96 could easily be converted (Model 1889s could not) to handle the new cartridge by re-barreling the rifle.

    1889/96s were converted to 1896.11s buy replacing or modifying the following:

    A new barrel was added.
    Already fitted the the barrel were new front and rear sights.
    A pistol grip was grafted onto the stock of the rifle.
    The new rifles were also fitted with 6rd magazines, similar to the 1889/1900 pattern magazine, minus the reinforcing ridge, although the magazine did include a bolt hold-open feature for when the magazine was empty.
    A new trigger-guard was fitted to accommodate the new magazine.(end of quote )

    So, apparently bolts weren't replaced.

    I must have been day dreaming. The lugs on my 1900 are at the front of the bolt. So with the rifles already having front mounted bolt lugs, it explains why the info only states that a barrel change (with sights) was required during conversion. And of course with front mounted lugs and a new barrel, they were good to go for GP11 ammo.

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