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<blockquote data-quote="1mathom1" data-source="post: 3264811" data-attributes="member: 11736"><p>Finally got it in my hands. This 130 year old rifle was not well cared for to say the least.</p><p>It's pretty rough. Comparing pics of original guns with this one it is very evident the forearm has been cut WAY back. Cleaning rod is missing. All the barrel bands are gone as is the rear sling loop. Bolt opens and closes and seems to lock. It is very sticky but a good cleaning would help. Action does not appear to have any rust. The barrel has not been cut but rifling at the muzzle appears to be nearly shot out. Looks like someone attempted a Krylon refinish of the barrel exterior. Original sights are still there. </p><p>Though I do have an M1, I am not what you'd call a military surplus collector so I will not be trying to resurrect it. </p><p>Did find some interesting reading on making the 8x50r ammo. Not likely to do that either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1mathom1, post: 3264811, member: 11736"] Finally got it in my hands. This 130 year old rifle was not well cared for to say the least. It's pretty rough. Comparing pics of original guns with this one it is very evident the forearm has been cut WAY back. Cleaning rod is missing. All the barrel bands are gone as is the rear sling loop. Bolt opens and closes and seems to lock. It is very sticky but a good cleaning would help. Action does not appear to have any rust. The barrel has not been cut but rifling at the muzzle appears to be nearly shot out. Looks like someone attempted a Krylon refinish of the barrel exterior. Original sights are still there. Though I do have an M1, I am not what you'd call a military surplus collector so I will not be trying to resurrect it. Did find some interesting reading on making the 8x50r ammo. Not likely to do that either. [/QUOTE]
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