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I kind of like getting guns that look interesting and the seller dosent know much about. Not much description and I didnt ask any questions. Any comments on this one? Looks like a Jaeger mount to me? No pics of the buttplate head on but looks nice from the side. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=519515992

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You should be excited.

First of all, the cut off number for low numbered Rock Island Springfields is 286,506, so you don't have to be concerned about the strength of the action. In fact, you have what is in my opinion the most desirable Springfield, the double heat treated model, which combines strength with surface hardness, making it just as smooth to operate as the case hardened actions.

The side mount is almost certainly a Jaeger. It is not a Griffin & Howe, Niedner or Noske, and if I remember correctly, the notches in the side of the dovetail base were the way Jadger locked the mount to the base.

The stock looks very much like a Sedgley. If it is, you will probably find his identifying mark of an"S" in a circle on the barrel. At any rate, it is a well done stock.

You should check the muzzle of the barrel for a star gauge mark at 6 o'clock.

I can't tell if the the scope has a 7/8" or a 1" tube, but either way you chould be able to replace it with a more weather proof scope, such as a Lyman Alaskan, if the former, and any modern straight tube scope, if the latter.

Here is a photo of a Sedgley belonging to me for comparison:\


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The scallop for the Lyman sight is unique, anybody seen that on other customs? Should have the gun Thursday and better pics






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I was watching that rifle too. I like the cheekpiece.
It resembles the one on this Sedgley Krag
Sedgley Krag
The scope mount is definitely a Jaeger, I brought up an
old discussion of sidemounts. The scope is an older Weaver K2.5 or K3.

Oddly enough, I recognize one of the other bidders, I don't know him well enough to ask him what he saw in it, but we have a mutual friend in common and I will ask him to ask him. It may take a while.

I'd love to see more pictures of this rifle. I am always curious
about the quality of the inletting.

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I finally got my new Springfield from the FFL a couple days ago. I was frustrated that the bolt would not clear the scope. I couldn't figure it out until I realized that the bolt handle was not resting in the cutout for it in the stock. It finally dawned on me that some evil person switched out the bolt for an unmodified military bolt. Now I need to have a bolt that will work with the scope. This is completely out of my area, how do I get what I need or who do i talk to about it?







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Headspace with the existing bolt, or any replacement needs to be checked. Assuming it is good with the existing, I would be sorely tempted to have it modified by forging/grinding/welding.

Headspace is pretty easy with a couple of gauges but will set you back $50/60. If you have a 'smith, it'll probably cost less to have him do it.

Edited to add: The picture link did not work for me but the auction shows a nice rifle. Congrats!

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Just buy one already BENT smile
DONE
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/525500.htm

Or just the body

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