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A .380 projectile inside of an Argentine Mauser magazine….

Just looking for recommendations to source a bayonet and sling for my Granddad’s byf 43 Mauser. I’d prefer to locate decent originals, but I really don’t know what I’m looking for. So, looking for education as well as sources. Thanks!

Always more to learn! Now I have a Lowe Argentine to go with Grandpa’s Mauser. Just stumbled into a “needs money” deal and snagged it. Very pretty complete rifle, although the Argentine crest was removed.

Yup yup, he has a great "how to" posted here.

Followed the process @Hambone shared in an older thread. Looks to have worked like a champ, though I have not shot it yet.

Just a quick thanks to the experts on this board and the details and stickies posted throughout. This is a great reference. I don’t plan to be a huge collector or anything, but getting this rifle back into ”working shape” along with replacing the missing parts has been gratifying.

Ok, I obviously need to “shop smarter.” :) The full round ones seem rather hard to find.

Good evening, I have my duffle cut BYF 43 in “cure mode” now. (Grandpa’s gun thread). I’ve gotten my hands on the needed parts to make it whole again, but not necessarily “right.” Earlier in my quest for information, someone stated that the small action lock screws should be the “full round”...

Locally, I’ve only been able to find Yugoslav FMJ surplus ammo. Any recommendations for “test ammo” once I have this one repaired? Not planning any serious range sessions or anything, but would like to pop it off a little. Not sure if any other stuff was out there besides Privi Partisan maybe?

Thanks!

Hey folks, I think I have all the correct parts, and the Devcon arrived today. My plan is to start the full repair this weekend. Question, the rifle is marked BYF 43. The serial number has no letters, 6401. Is there any additional details that can be gleaned from this other than a 1943...

Woo hoo! New spring arrived and quick dry fit shows I’m on the right track! Devcon epoxy is on order, just hasn’t arrived yet. Ive got brass tubing and screws/threaded rod already cut and the stock drilled, just need the epoxy and some time for the next steps. Big thanks for all the help...

Just read a VERY COOL story about “Bazooka Charlie“ in WW2 and his L4. Fantastic little plane! https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/12/31/bazooka-charlies-granville-daughter-shares-wwii-heroics-in-new-book/72033226007/ (sorry for derailing…)

Makes sense - I have what I know to be a re-pro in mine right now. (byf43) I've seen ads for "originals" - but not sure I want to take a leap on that without actually being able to put my hands on one.

Ok, I think I have the correct spring on the way, along with a tub of Devcon. Making progress!