Not MILSURP But interesting .22

[painter777]

Is it possable this was the signature of a super gunsmith?

I may have some of Super Smith's early work on a Jap 99 (?)
A custom bent bolt handle and multiple attempts drilling holes for a scope mount.
I'm sure as his skills advanced he learned to utilize the 'Custom Bolts'
This one he managed to heat enough so he could bend it down....... without it breaking off.
This way it isn't sticking out near the 3 'o cock position.
Gotta learn somewhere right?
Wonder where he is now? Maybe a Custom Gunsmith book writer.

Also included is a picture of a M1 carbine bolt with the top reblued with what I believe was a Sharpie marker.

A custom job like yours would have been my Grandpa's style fix. Weld or braze and call it good enough.

Thx for your post, been a tough personal day, it helped lighten the mood.












BTW: This 99 was brought home by the Grandfather of a friend of my Daughters. Those are the Grandpa's initials carved in it, last name Griffith out of MO. The Father remembers beating on these when they were young and the rifles were commonly found.



---------- Post added at 07:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:55 PM ----------

Originally Posted by painter777
I looked at this an hour ago.
Might be a different one, I bought this Friday.

Meant I looked at your opening post a hour earlier.
Added Edit to my post above.