Unloved M98 [UPDATE WITH PICS POST #16]

[Dark Alley Dan]

Well done - give an old lady back some of her dignity.

The folks who currently have possession of this rifle - will they be taking proper care of her? I'd hate to see her fall on hard times again...

 

[Nabs]

If she does happen to fall on hard times again, she will have an honoured spot in my safe beside her sister rifles .

 

[jbmauser]

That is a very cool mauser! Thanks for sharing and good job on cleaning it up!

 

[Mk VII]

Weren't the actions and bolts on these left in the white?

 

[Nabs]

You are correct. What you are seeing on this rifle is the affect of oxidization on the metal over a century. If you look right at the stock line around the receiver, you can see the "in the white" finish and get an idea.

 

[Mk VII]

Well, there's no fear of spoiling the finish, then.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Well, there's no fear of spoiling the finish, then.

A mirror shiny bolt in a mud brown coloured rifle and stock would look a little out of place. Winkie Face