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Sup /k/, I'm picking up a K98k this week. It's a post war BRNO example in excellent condition. Great bluing, nice wood, near perfect bore. Yesterday, while going through the pictures again, I saw that the bolt body is missing the guide rib, like a late war Kriegsmodell bolt. I read up that this is common for these post war BRNO K98s.
Does the lack of guide have any impact on feel or stability? I checked on my M48 and it doesn't seem to do much desu. Pic related is a comparison of early and late model bolts.
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>>35007629
>Does the lack of guide have any impact on feel or stability?
A little bit, but it's nothing to worry about.
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>>35007699
So it's no big deal then? I'm relieved. I mean I'll handle and inspect it before buying but I wanted some clarification. Thanks!
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>>35007754
The rib is just there to provide a little more surface area contact between receiver and bolt. It's better to have the rib than not, but it's lack just means that operation of the action will not feel as smooth as one that does have the rib. If the bolt body is matching the receiver I wouldn't worry about it.
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>>35007796
Hm, okay then. The entire rifle seems to be matching so that shouldn't factor into it. If I think it feels smooth enough I'll buy it, if not then not.
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