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    Finally was able to take the 1898 to the range. ...

    Finally was able to take the 1898 to the range. After a slight adjustment to the windage (interesting that it seems to be designed for one-handed, on-the-fly adjustment), it was spot on and was able...
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    Sweet -- these may have been same batch delivered...

    Sweet -- these may have been same batch delivered to the NJ Guard, at least they most probably were in use there at the same time.
  3. My apologies -- I confused the cut-out of the...

    My apologies -- I confused the cut-out of the stock with the cut off -- attached are pics of the cut off, thanks.
  4. Here is a better picture of the cut-off, thanks:

    Here is a better picture of the cut-off, thanks:
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    Very interesting. As I happen to have it right...

    Very interesting. As I happen to have it right here, here's a pic of the sight for a 1894 St Denis Mauser that was re-configured by the French for the Uraguayan army (if I'm not mistaken).

    It...
  6. Yes, I have been reading about all sorts of...

    Yes, I have been reading about all sorts of suggested methods ... as per our other forum that I talked to you on (thanks for helping with this one too!), I used rubbing alcohol but I had just wanted...
  7. Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. Yes, it...

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, it certainly seems to have had a long duty life. So turpentine and a rag should do it? I did take more pictures as you mentioned, attached, sorry about the...
  8. Springfield M1903, manu year 1919, original stock, 1942 barrel?

    Recently inherited this piece and preparing to clean it up and am researching it the best I can to understand its provenance and characteristics.

    From what I understand, it is a Springfield 1903...
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    Thanks -- its looking great now that it has been...

    Thanks -- its looking great now that it has been cleaned further and the finish has settled into a more normal color for its age than when I first took off the urethane. I have two boxes of...
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    Thanks Daan, I did find some Remington so will...

    Thanks Daan, I did find some Remington so will try to grab that.

    And "Browning" ... I found the probable culprit for the yellowing ... when I disassembled the bolt, the spring was coated with...
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    Ah, thanks. I got as far as the front barrel...

    Ah, thanks. I got as far as the front barrel band and the front-blade stumped me -- so it needs a tap with a pin punch, got it. And noted on the hand guard. In fact, on my 1942 M1903 Modified...
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    Excellent, many thanks to you all for the...

    Excellent, many thanks to you all for the insights / information. Being able to understand these details makes a big difference. I do know that it is been in our family since the 1940s or so.
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    1898 Krag with "E 21" on the buttstock

    Hello,

    I recently inherited several firearms. After I determined the manufacture dates of each and other basic characteristics, I am trying to find out more about each one.

    This one is an 1898...
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