After restoring my Model 1871/84 Mauser which had mold ingress issues, I've decided to also completely strip-down and clean the bolt too. While the bolt is relatively clean with only a little dried oil, it's important that I don't...
Model 1886 Steyr Kropatschek Bolt Disassembly
Today I needed to pull down a bolt for complete cleaning after picking up a Model 1886 Steyr Kropatschek Short Rifle a few months ago. The rest of the rifle needs the same treatment but this was the starting...
Preserving an excellent condition Model 1871/84 Mauser – but why?
A recent addition to the collection is an excellent condition, ‘all-matching numbers’, Model 1871/84 Mauser. The reason it's in such great condition is because it appears to be unissued as it’s missing the tell-tale regimental markings that the old...
Stock Escutcheon Nut Test
I have the new die to clean up the old stock bolt threads but I don’t think it’ll be quite suitable. I’ll need to get another die that’s adjustable and work the steel in more gradual amounts. I did...