Have just got hold of a cavalry carbine bucket off the bay for my No. 5. `Tis a perfect fit, but of course not made for the No. 5. Is there any knowledge about the exact carbine it was made for? (couldn´t find any markings whatsoever).
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Have just got hold of a cavalry carbine bucket off the bay for my No. 5. `Tis a perfect fit, but of course not made for the No. 5. Is there any knowledge about the exact carbine it was made for? (couldn´t find any markings whatsoever).
Any makers marking or broad arrow? Looks more Mauserish to me, but what do I know.
The slot is obviously for a bolt handle, what has a bolt that high and still makes the reach to the stock hole?
Jim, I can lift the LE No. 5 bolt a bit and it´ll then fit the slot with the flap closure still ok. But why would anyone want to have a rifle in the bucket with a half open bolt (unless it was meant as a safety measure). The bucket could be for the Henry.
Breakyp: Germany was never fond of cavalry rifle scabbards. `Twas purchased as "for an Enfield" but that´s no guarantee.
Couldn't the slot be for the carbine sling?
That´s a new idea and definitely looks as if it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by gsimmons
Thanks for the input
Patrick
How would that work?Quote:
Originally Posted by gsimmons
I did not say Germany. I said Mauser and would accept that it was made up for a South American contract. But then again what do I know.
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Originally Posted by villiers
Attachment 49763I tried it and it looks logical ....
The carbine sling has a swivel on the one end, which attaches to the D-ring on the butt socket. That's what I was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle