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BigGreen2000
04-10-2020, 10:17 AM
Awhile back, had to use a propane torch to un solder the rear sight base on a barreled action. Is there any risk that it damaged the heat treat on the receiver ring? It was hot to the touch but didnÂ’t change colors.

Punch The Clown
04-10-2020, 11:15 AM
Safe. They are soldered on to begin with.

BigGreen2000
04-10-2020, 01:14 PM
Thank you! ItÂ’s a Turk Mauser-large action small threads. Any caliber restrictions ?

Punch The Clown
04-10-2020, 03:52 PM
I am not well versed in Mausers. I have re-barreled a couple nut that was years ago. Maybe someone else has a little more experience?

Parga
03-18-2021, 07:08 PM
They used a soft solder on the front and rear sight bands so it won't take much to get it flowing

Eli
03-19-2021, 07:21 AM
There's a web page or few about re-barrelling those, but I don't recall the caliber restrictions.
I miss those being $39 + shipping from Navy Arms, complete with bayonet and pounds of cosmoline!

Eli

RDS
03-19-2021, 08:34 AM
Is it German made or Turkish made? What caliber was it originally designed for? Most importantly what is the condition of the action?