|
|
Post by jettalewis on Jun 22, 2011 18:54:26 GMT -5
As the header says I have built a Springfield 03 out of a KAR 98K Mauser and a selection of original Springfield parts. The bolt, receiver, bullet guide and barrel are all 98K parts and everything else is original Springfield. This was definately a fun build. I know that there are those who do not like to use any rifle that has shells due to loss problems and I expect it is more fun to fire 30 or so shots without reloading. However, I do like to see a shell pop out when I work the bolt....thus this When I purchased this stock it was in pretty rough shape and I did sand it down a bit. To refinish I used a light walnut stain and then 6 coats of Tung Oil and finished off with beeswax. Not all of the dents and dings are out, but at least it doesn't look like someone has been trying beat it to death. This first photo is an overall view of the completed rifle. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by jettalewis on Jun 22, 2011 18:55:49 GMT -5
This photo gives a bit more detail on the rifle. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by jettalewis on Jun 22, 2011 18:56:57 GMT -5
As I said...I like to see a shell pop out when I operate the bolt  Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by jettalewis on Jun 22, 2011 18:58:11 GMT -5
In this final photo I have concentrated on the receiver area and there a few things I would like to point out. The safety area is K98 that I have ground down to the approximate shape of the Springfield. I couldn't get it exact and may redo this area later. The safety works. The bolt keeper area was the most difficult part of this build. I used the orginal K98 keeper but it is hidden under the area where the screw is. It has been cut in half and now instead of the spring working to keep it closed I moved it to the other side of the screw and it is attempting to hold the keeper open. The original springfield keeper works as it did originally, but now It has been ground into the shape of a cam and it holds the bolt keeper in when the cam is up in the on position, but when it is moved to the off position it allows the K98 keeper to open and let the bolt slide out. Other than the Springfield keeper it is made from 5/16s copper pipe. The front sight is original Springfield and I ground the K98 sight down enough to allow the Springfield sight to slide over it. Then it was epoxied into postion. To finish the metal I parkerized it and then darkened it with a very light coating of appliance grease. When the grease was removed the coating stayed dark. Attachments:
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 22, 2011 20:44:27 GMT -5
Very nice job. Could be mistaken for the real deal. Going the extra yard finishing the wood and metal finish so nicely really made a difference. I can't say its a nice skirmish weapon but that's not what you were looking for. Again great job.
|
|
|
|
Post by thisissparta on Jun 22, 2011 20:56:42 GMT -5
very purdy, you could make money off making these!
|
|
|
|
Post by jettalewis on Jun 22, 2011 22:22:31 GMT -5
Thank you. I should have bought a bunch of these while they were $150 each. They just jacked the price up to $350. That kinda cuts into any profits. When some idiot paid $300 for a wood stock on Ebay that killed this deal. I've located some K98s in Europe dated from around 1930s thru 1944 at $225 each, but don't know what I will run into with customs yet. Are there any demills here at a reasonable price?
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 22, 2011 23:05:46 GMT -5
Can't wait to see more of your work man. Yea original WW2 rifles and their parts are getting more expensive.
|
|
|
|
Post by thisissparta on Jun 25, 2011 20:24:06 GMT -5
it's so, it's just so beautiful! I"m crying!
|
|
