New purchase - possible 1905 M

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Pics as promised:









The serial # only appears on the butt and buttplate. It is interesting that, in both cases, the first digit is turned 90 degrees



There are a DC stamp and broadarrow on the stock, but that isn't surprising since the stocks are converted military stocks and it has been suggested that military rejects might well have been used.



There are no military inspectors or acceptance marks on the barrel or receiver. There is also no serial number.



The rear sight is in excellent working condition.



The bolt has the early threaded firing pin and cocking piece, but does not have a slotted extractor. The later style cocking piece is shown for comparison.





Someone probably broke the firing pin while attempting to disassemble the bolt. I have since removed the FP stub from the cocking piece. I would like to find a replacement, but doubt that will be possible. I may have the broken FP TIG welded, convert a later style FP or scare up a piece of 3/8" drill rod and turn a new FP.



I have additional pics if anyone would like to see something in particular.
All comments, observations and suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks for looking