Mauser 98k RC - bolt finish

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Arierep

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Hello,

First post in the forum. I'm a gun enthusiast from Portugal, who has been lurking around here for a while.

I'm not sure if this is the right board for my thread, but here it goes.

I recently aquired a BYF 44 RC 98k. Since I wanted it to be a shooter rather than a collector's piece, and I was buying at distance, I choose it by bore condition and headspace, both of which are great.

My only concern with it is the bolt. It is a kriegsmodell bolt, with round vent holes, no bolt guide and rough, visible machining (lathe) marks.

It shoots great, and I can't really notice the rough bolt finish except when I handle the bolt slowlly. I'm a little afraid that the bolt's texture starts to eat away material from the receiver with use.

Is my concern valid? Could it be a good idea to sand down the machining marks, polish and then cold blue the bolt?

Thanks in advance for any help.
I'll post pictures of the gun later today
 
Welcome aboard.
If you plan on shooting a lot of rounds quickly, the rough bolt will make a bit of an annoyance of things, but in my humble opinion: it will only be an annoyance.

I honestly think that a receiver that survived 2 dictators, a world war and 60 years of cosmoline will probably outlast you, me and this forum of enthusiasts.

Glad it shoots like a champ. I loved my RC Mauser for that reason also.

post pics if you get a chance.
 
Thanks,

I'm a little picky when it comes to my gun's durability and maintenance, so feeling the texture of the bolt on the receiver when working the action really got my attention
 
By the way, here is a pic of the gun:

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I'll try to get better images later today
 
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