M91 Argentine Bolt Question

[jmoore]

"As I have written before, real-life factory operations are often not as "clean" on model changes as collectors would like, and there are also transitional versions of the 1893 - 5 series of bolts, indicating that on several occasions, the factory simply used up stocks of existing parts together with new parts when changing models. So don't fret. If the bolt is numbered to the rifle, and the whole thing works, then I reckon it came from the factory like that!"

OT, somewhat, but I think this comment would apply to Peter Laidler's battle peep size mystery. Factory drawing change made early on, but inertia led to examples of both types in the system w/o differentiation.

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[Patrick Chadwick]

Factory drawing change made early on, but inertia led to examples of both types in the system w/o differentiation.

I agree, this is a very likely explanation. If older version parts can be incorporated without any loss of function - use up what's in the bin! The effect seems to be common with the Mausers from 1891 to 1895 from Loewe/DWM that were being supplied to various countries. The later 98 family models, usually specified by one major customer (Swedes, Brazileans etc) were extraordinarily consistent in components and markings.