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Any idea why the number on top of the barrel is different from one on the trigger guard?

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How were these original Mauser barrels converted into a takedown version? Seems like a lot of work - would have been easier to make a takedown barrel from scratch..

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It’s very easy to convert a 98 or transitional Mauser barrel to takedown. On these actions the barrel is screwed in until it abuts a collar inside the receiver ring. To convert the tightly fitted barrel to a full screw-in takedown like on this rifle, screw it out by using a barrel vise and wrench. Rework he barrel threads a bit until the barrel screws in or out by hand. This can be done by either using a lathe or even by careful use of a triangular file in the threads. Bore and tap a hole into the receiver ring for a set screw to lock the barrel in.

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