Royal Tiger Imports 1888 Mannlicher Rifle

[Aragorn243]

The stock has arrived at that place I like. Nice soft glow and no stickiness. Took about 5 coats of BLO. I'm replacing the magazine well. It was the one area I was not really happy with on the rifle. It has some fairly heavy pitting and it just bothers me. Replacement isn't that much but I expect I'll have some finish issues. Probably have to remove it so it looks right. I'll see when it gets here. I have to swap out all internals but they are all in good shape. Ordered the missing screw so that will be taken care of also. Still waiting on the sling. Still can't find a bayonet.

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[Singer B]

The stock has arrived at that place I like. Nice soft glow and no stickiness. Took about 5 coats of BLO. I'm replacing the magazine well. It was the one area I was not really happy with on the rifle. It has some fairly heavy pitting and it just bothers me. Replacement isn't that much but I expect I'll have some finish issues. Probably have to remove it so it looks right. I'll see when it gets here. I have to swap out all internals but they are all in good shape. Ordered the missing screw so that will be taken care of also. Still waiting on the sling. Still can't find a bayonet.

Sounds like a fun project!!