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Substitute Standard Type 99 with Wire Bail Sling
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12-15-2016 06:05 PM
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In the last pic, it sure looks like the mum's intact.
That's one heck of a project you chose for yourself, good luck!
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Actually, I like the way it looks as is. It looks complete and unmessed with. Are the screws staked? I know some people won't agree but I wouldn't even take it apart. Just wipe the metal down with oil to stop further rust. You don't often see untouched example without mixed parts or butchered wood. Salt Flat
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I don't have it on hand yet, so I'm not sure if it's still staked. If it is I plan on leaving them that way. The rust will have to be dealt with to keep any more damage from happening, but that will be the extent of the cleaning that will be done to the rifle.
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I guess I'd be one to disagree. If the rust is that bad on the exposed surfaces, who knows how bad it is under the wood. It might be fine but I'd examine it pretty closely before deciding not to take it apart. I'd get rid of the rust which will involve more than just wiping down. It looks like it is just like orange surface rust and probably hasn't pitted anything yet. Also the original finish surprisingly is under that in a lot of cases.
The sling is a nice plus. Looks to be in fairly good condition.
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I would put something on it to stop the progression of any further rust and that is it. I love how it looks!
Bill Hollinger
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I reckon you have the makings of a good project there get it cleaned up the stock fixed up & RLO'ed be nice I reckon hopefully the bore has not suffered too much is it a 6.5 or a 7.7.
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Yes, I think this one needs some TLC for sure. I find the buttplate interesting, a hardwood? The sling is something I've never seen before. Those wire hooks would be a bit noisier than one would want, loose metal on metal... This one will be interesting to see after you have it sorted out. It's interesting now...
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That should clean up nice with the exception of the bolt. That's going to have some serious pitting. Hopefully will still function. I have a repro sling like that. Keep them tight and they are quiet and they are easy to tighten and loosen.
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