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September 5, 1999, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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I'm buying some U-Fixems from Century arms inc. and I'm wondering if Columbian 1940
receivers will accept other mauser 98 parts bolts? are the threads the same on barrels? same with 1936 Mexican ? I don't expect much for $30, or $6.87 for the columbian, just wonder if metal is strong and if these are workable receivers, thanks for any info:] |
September 6, 1999, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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Zot. According to Roy Dunlap's book GUNSMITHING, the threads and length of the shank are the same. Threads, 12 per inch, V thread. Shank length, .625 inch. Diameter however is different. The Mexican Mauser is .980 inch, and the standard 98 Mauser is 1.100 inch.
Hope this answers your question. Paul B. |
September 7, 1999, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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paul b. thanks for info, I just wondered if anyone had these type rifles or gunsmiths
who have worked on them, maybe their a junk metal receiver like springfield 03s that had little nickel in alloy, maybe their the best bargain to build a nice sporter with? if this post belongs at harley noldens,then I'll ask there, thanks for any info:] |
September 8, 1999, 06:53 AM | #4 |
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Zot, there may be minor differences in the trigger guard but the barrels will fit. Be sure to inspect those U-Fixm's thoroughly for warping, cracks, etc. You can't build a good rifle on a bad receiver. George
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September 8, 1999, 11:37 AM | #5 |
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AFAIK, there were no Mausers with brittleness like the old '03s. Those made in Germany, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Sweden were probably the best. Some receivers made in other countries, notably China, were softer than they should have been. Again AFAIK, no rifles were made in Colombia. Depending on model and contract, Colombia used bolt action rifles made by DWM, Steyr, FN, CZ, and Madsen. The last is not a Mauser, of course.
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September 10, 1999, 02:10 PM | #6 |
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thanks for info, but now after a week Century
sent e-mail saying they were sold out of everything I ordered, except the $3 bayos which I cancelled, first and last time ordering from them, this is the first time I've ever been blown off by a wholesaler, guess they don't need my bussiness, I guess someone buys ALOT of u-fixems on the same day their posted on the web, Century said order on day their posted, or I probably would be late again. well never mind:] |
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