Dang Rookie Mistake, Dutch Beaumont/Vitali

[Aragorn243]

I have taken it apart and started cleaning/polishing. It's going to take me a bit longer with this one. Not that it's in bad shape but I want to get rid of all the pitting that is feasible to get rid of.

The bolt handle contains a leaf spring for the firing pin. I have not taken this apart, just checked the screw to ensure it wasn't frozen up. It has numerous oddities in its construction. There is a screw on the bottom that appears to keep the barrel from unscrewing. The right side of the receiver bridge is a separate part that looks to be held in place by very large pins. The rear sight does not have a locking mechanism and I thought it was broke until I tightened the screw. Now it works and holds its position by friction. It does however have a screw and a plate in it that I can see no purpose for. It has a neat magazine cutoff that is very simple but looks effective.

I don't have any cartridges for it so it's likely to be another wall hanger for a while. I did put an order in with Buffalo Arms for my Dutch Mannlicher and my French Gras but I don't think I can swing another $80 for ammo right now. I heard the Buffalo Arms ammo for this is not very good, weak brass or something to that effect. It's the cartridge they start with to make it.

I think it would be awesome to take it into the woods but it doesn't have a safety so that isn't real likely.