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