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mckinney
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15/05/18 01:29 AM
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Distinguishing military from commercial action
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Can anyone tell whether this is a military or commercial action?
http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...7&saletype=
Note that there are some other photos beneath this one. They will appear if you click the spots marked 'image to follow'.
Thanks
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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Military action modified.
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kuduae
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15/05/18 02:51 AM
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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IMHO a highly reworked ex-military action, scrubbed of all markings. Aftermarket modern bottom metal, aftermarket M70-type bolt shroud and safety. Bolt handle altered to low profile with a giant knob added. Non –standard British scope mount bases. Nicely executed, but I like neither bolt handle nor buttstock shape.
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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Quote:
IMHO a highly reworked ex-military action, scrubbed of all markings. Aftermarket modern bottom metal, aftermarket M70-type bolt shroud and safety. Bolt handle altered to low profile with a giant knob added. Non –standard British scope mount bases. Nicely executed, but I like neither bolt handle nor buttstock shape.
I am mystified by the checkering pattern on the forend. That part, at least, is poorly executed.
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Huvius
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15/05/18 04:48 AM
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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The big knob is, I think, a rubber ball pushed over the steel knob.
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casper50
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15/05/18 06:36 AM
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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If you blow up the photo the ball looks leather.
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mckinney
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16/05/18 12:20 AM
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Re: Distinguishing military from commercial action
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Gents, thanks for the responses. I guess it must be military since most people wouldn't grind off original Mauser markings.
I don't care for the high comb stock or the golf ball sized bolt handle myself, but have always wanted a McKay Brown piece of some kind. Unfortunately this one is probably not importable.
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