Dunhams put their 91/30 back on sale for $99.95 so I went over and bought another project rifle.
This one is a 1943 middle of the war model and it shows it! Machining is rough, stampings are blurred but the action seems very smooth.
These were so coated in cosmo that I really could not tell much about the condition of the bore until I got home. I practically had to hammer the cleaning rod through the bore and ruined a brass 30 cal brush in the scrubbing. I finally got it to stop coming out green and gooy brown and found I had a fairly bright bore with smooth lands and slightly frosty groves.
It is counterbored for about two inches. We will have to see how that affects the accuracy. As long as they did a good job it should not be a real concern. My plan is to cut down the barrel anyway.
I have not started on cleaning the bolt or receiver, but it is heavily coated and needs a good soaking in whatever. I think I have some paint thinner here somewhere.
The stock is better than the one on my scoped rifle so I may change them out since this rifle is destained for the chop and crop.
This one will be a scout rifle and a permenant part of the Jeep hardware. Hunting season is almost upon us.
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