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Old 02-03-2017, 07:15 PM
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Somewhere there are a bunch of Mauser/Springfield rifles similar to this setting in safes collecting dust. Classic old school!
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Old 02-03-2017, 07:39 PM
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Harold could you show how he reduced the dia of the bolt face to handle the 223? And the extractor. Thanks
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Old 02-03-2017, 09:01 PM
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I too enjoy the picture of the bolt face and extractor.

I assumed early that the bolt face was bushed, but unsure of the actuals, tight fit and soft silver solder? or a press fit.

Also assumed that the design of the extractor lends itself to lengthing the hook, but tooling, hardness, etc surely came into play.

The bushing, if bushing, shows no line.......nice. The extractor shows a line, which I find interesting for future endeavors if I can last that long.

Surely someone back then knew how...... :-)

appreciate the pictures,

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Old 02-03-2017, 10:53 PM
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Thanks Harold, I'm impressed. The extractor is clever. I had to go get one of my 03 bolts to look at. I'm guessing he welded the bolt nose, I can't see any lines. Back then it would have been gas welded. I trust he would have heat treated afterwards since his workmanship is very good. The other option is he used a M-2 bolt and opened it up. I believe G&H did that on many guns. Too bad Michael Petrov died because I bet he could have told you more about your rifle.
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Old 02-04-2017, 12:27 PM
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Very nice rig. Thanks for sharing.

I like the style. Reminds me of my Kimber.

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Old 02-05-2017, 04:27 AM
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Very nice, thanks much for sharing the great buy with us.
Hope it shoots as well as it looks. Sounds like you picked up
a dandy, and from an old friend too, that's special.
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Old 02-05-2017, 05:14 AM
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Very cool rifle with tons of old school cool parts and history. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 02-05-2017, 02:37 PM
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That is a beautiful rifle, fantastic workmanship and great memories, you are very fortunate to be able to carry on your friends legacy.

Any chance of a photo of the bolt handle?

drover
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Old 05-14-2017, 04:56 PM
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Are you still shooting 5-shot groups?
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Old 05-14-2017, 05:52 PM
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In trying to study the pict in #18 posting, the extractor is kinda done ala some martini extractors I have seen over the years. The machining away of extractor material to provide more surface area for the new hook bonding is a pretty strong method; meant to last a lifetime.

I think I can see a line for the bushing along the ejector slot, and at 6 oclock. Pretty nicely fitted to be sure.

The guy doing the work was no slouch........just a gifted guy......, he knew how; this work and his overall rifle appearance...........it looks like a real rifle.
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