5 digit dot on a reclaim

flynaked · Nov 25, 2017

Picked this project up today at the show, yeah it’s sanded.. but the price was right and I thought it was interesting on the previously rejected receiver. I’ve never had a SKM dot before and the two tone was way cool to me, so it came home. The left receiver wall looks to be the culprit for the previous rejection I think, it’s way thinner than the right side. The bolt is colorful, no less than 4 color variations split between the bluing and phosphate. I like the barrel too, multiple points of hesitation showing on the lathe work. Barrel channel is super crisp with pencil marks, wish I could have seen the rifle before the sandpaper hit it, must have been a looker. If anyone has a spare unnumbered dot SKM front band (everyone’s got a few of those kicking around right?) I think the weld should be narrower than an oberndorf? I am in need obviously. Even though this rifle isn’t 100% worthy of it being that it’s sanded, I will still be happy to put it correctly back together.

flynaked · Nov 25, 2017

Also interesting is that the ejector box actually has a crack in it.

flynaked · Nov 25, 2017

Here are the last ones

ac4142 · Nov 25, 2017

sanding isn't too bad. the bolt cut out doesn't look too bad and that's the first place to look. nice rifle.

jbmauser · Nov 26, 2017

It has some really cool features. The reclaimed receiver is pretty neat. I'd definitely put the effort into restoring it. Maybe even find an unsanded stock some day. They're out there.

KDF82 · Nov 26, 2017

jbmauser said:
It has some really cool features. The reclaimed receiver is pretty neat. I'd definitely put the effort into restoring it. Maybe even find an unsanded stock some day. They're out there.

Yeah I couldn't agree more... If my unsanded DOT marked stock was intact I'd offer it up straight away.

Bob in OHIO · Nov 26, 2017

I like it too... The *E on the bolt ball, with both E/63 is rather unusual too. Stock isn't too bad, and the floor plate should be unnumbered. Dual-tones are always nice to locate... congrats.

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?6100-dot-bolt-acceptance&highlight=dou+brunn

bnz44owner · Nov 26, 2017

How can you guys tell if the stock has been sanded? I've been looking at these things for months now and have no idea on how to tell. Thanks.

heavy_mech · Nov 26, 2017

Worthy indeed. I also think the sanding isn't too bad. The many interesting features and finishes make this a great candidate to put right. That bolt really looks good with all the different colors. :thumbsup:

pzjgr · Nov 26, 2017

Mmmm, me likey too... :thumbsup:

If it wasn't for me beating on you, you might not have went back to get it....I am glad I was the devil on your shoulder... :laugh:

That bolt is seriously technicolor...and you guys are rigjt, the sanding is not bad at all...if anyone can fix it right, it's Clay...

Oh, I checked that band I have...it's speedmilled, but maybe Mike or Bruce can chime in, or anyone who might know...if they used any speedmilled late, it's yours....

waffenmeister · Nov 26, 2017

That is a very interesting rifle and well worth what it will take to make it right. I'm surprised you had to be talked into going back for it, not me!

Bob in OHIO · Nov 26, 2017

pzjgr said:
Oh, I checked that band I have...it's speedmilled, but maybe Mike or Bruce can chime in, or anyone who might know...if they used any speedmilled late....

Here's a group of late dots for a look at floor plates and front bands...

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?7992-quot-Screwed-up-quot-dot-1944-rifles&highlight=screwed

ac4142 · Nov 26, 2017

bnz44owner said:
How can you guys tell if the stock has been sanded? I've been looking at these things for months now and have no idea on how to tell. Thanks.

there is a cut out in the stock for a hand to easily grasp the bolt handle knob. the edges should be sharp with no "rounding", same with the sling cut out.

pzjgr · Nov 26, 2017

ac4142 said:
there is a cut out in the stock for a hand to easily grasp the bolt handle knob. the edges should be sharp with no "rounding", same with the sling cut out.

Plus on this one, the trigger guard stands slightly proud which is another tell tale...always look for sharp corners and cutouts, if they are rounded over and smooth, that is a tell tale clue...

M1903A3 · Nov 26, 2017

That’s a great rifle, the bolt is beautiful! Can you show (maybe you did and I missed it) what you think the reason for the original rejection was? I really like the rejected/ then used parts. And thank you for sharing it!

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flynaked · Nov 26, 2017

Thanks to all! I really do like it!
David, see the last picture in post #3, the cambered cut on the left receiver rail looks to be a little abnormal, it is also thinner as compared to the right side when viewed straight on, I am not positive but I think this maybe the cause for rejection.

Bob, are you saying the E marked bolt is usual or unusual? Also as to the FP being numbered that gave me pause at first but it certainly looks like Brunn FP milling and the font looks correct too, thoughts? It is a little earlier than the earliest one you showed so maybe okay? Great rifles by the way!

Mike, yes thanks for talking me into it for sure! Only reason I hesitated is I have another Sauer in my sights that I’m trying to pick up and I tried to swear off anymore K98 restorations, but here I am.. haha.

Bob in OHIO · Nov 26, 2017

flynaked;217530 said:
Bob, are you saying the E marked bolt is usual or unusual?

sorry, unusual (but a minor detail). The firing pin would/should be numbered (2 digits)

flynaked · Nov 26, 2017

Bob, ah gotcha, as to the FP, I had an acronym failure I thought we were talking floor plate. I’ll break the bolt down tonight, haven’t checked yet.

WilliM1940 · Nov 26, 2017

bnz44owner said:
How can you guys tell if the stock has been sanded? I've been looking at these things for months now and have no idea on how to tell. Thanks.

The stock profiles and features are generally pretty sharp. If they are smoothed and gently curved, it has been sanded. Another tell is if in small depressions such as nicks the color is darker, which is the original color of the stock before sanding. Increased radius of features including top edges, the outgoing slot where the tang is inletted, around the disc on the butt and the bolt cutout are all good tells.

Look and study the examples in the archive to get a feel.

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