Picked up this Standard Modell, wasn't going to do it, but it was offered at a price I couldn't turn down (cheap). Unfortunately there's some bubba work going on here. I was thinking about buying a straight bolt handle and looking to see if someone out there is pretty skilled woodwise to do a "repair" on the stock cutout....or do I just let it go as is? I'd love to have a nice unbubba'ed Standard Modell, but have only had one in my hand once and sadly didn't get it. So, what to do with this one? Chris....
Pretty Bubba Standard Modell, what to do?
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Muncher 1953
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except for the bolt job, that’s a pretty nice find! (even then)
if it were mine, I’d look for a straight bolt, & BOLO for someone to do the wood (well!)
I have an M1909 Argentine cavalry carbine that was modified similar to your rifle bolt-wise (but also sport sights) that I found another M1909 bolt for, and a stock for an M1912 Chilean short rifle that fits quite well. Though I don’t like the cut in the receiver tang, mine works properly in spite of it, and not obvious in an uncut stock.
I use my M1909 for deer if I’m going to hunt on the ground, as the Williams front & Lyman rear sights give an old guy with thick glasses an excellent sight picture. ( this is the rifle that drew me in to an interest in Mausers, at my LGS 10+ years ago, kept calling my name……)
if it were mine, I’d look for a straight bolt, & BOLO for someone to do the wood (well!)
I have an M1909 Argentine cavalry carbine that was modified similar to your rifle bolt-wise (but also sport sights) that I found another M1909 bolt for, and a stock for an M1912 Chilean short rifle that fits quite well. Though I don’t like the cut in the receiver tang, mine works properly in spite of it, and not obvious in an uncut stock.
I use my M1909 for deer if I’m going to hunt on the ground, as the Williams front & Lyman rear sights give an old guy with thick glasses an excellent sight picture. ( this is the rifle that drew me in to an interest in Mausers, at my LGS 10+ years ago, kept calling my name……)
Bolt looks original matching? I don’t like the idea of restamping numbers at all, but I wouldn’t morally object to cleaning up the stamping on that handle. That and a wood repair and you’re good. It’ll always been a known restoration, but with a 95% condition gun I think it’s needed.
Herk1994
Senior Member
I’m in the process of doing the exact same wood repair on a Type 38 carbine stock myself. Sharp chisels, a good saw plus some acraglas is all you need.
This stock had that same bent bolt cut, this is freshly cut and squared in preparation for the new wood. I’m using a junk type 99 stock so the grain and color will be identical.
This stock had that same bent bolt cut, this is freshly cut and squared in preparation for the new wood. I’m using a junk type 99 stock so the grain and color will be identical.
Schmud0811
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I can’t wait to see how it comes out!
Cyrano4747
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I'd be interested in seeing a thread on this repair if you feel like sharing.
Cyrano4747
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Also, seconding that I'd repair that rifle. The bolt is likely a write off, but I'd still be tempted to see if I could get some welding magician to try their hand at it. Frankly it might be worth cutting the handle off and getting a donor welded on if the original can't be straightened out.
I would personally restore it as you only have the stock and bolt that are an issue. Sure, you end up with a MM rifle, but these are relatively uncommon rifles and corrects parts (including stocks) do show up from time to time.
Put it this way, I have a greater Banner project in the works...starting with just the receiver.
Put it this way, I have a greater Banner project in the works...starting with just the receiver.
heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
I'll be honest, I was a bit of a skeptic, mostly with the lumber, but I think now seeing some I've seen it's doable. I always believed a skilled and savvy metal worker could fix the bolt without issue. I thought the stock repair would show much more than I've seen is possible. With grain matching and finish matching you really have to look closely to see a good repair.