One of these has been on my list for a while, not as a shooter per se, but a remembrance piece. My mother's father was Danish and served in their army from 1929-1933. I have narrowed my search to two likely candidates; one made in 1892, the other in 1916. I know little of these save their similarities with US versions and the different forward opening loading gate. Opinions from those in the know are appreciated.
The sources will remain anonymous.
Condition:
1892: bolt mismatch
1916: bolt mismatch
Finish:
1892: more patina than blue
1916: 15% blue, scuff marks as if roughly cleaned
Bores
1892: bore has good+ rifling with darker frosted grooves.
1916: bore has good+ rifling with darker grooves.
Stocks:
1892: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back
1916: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back
Issues:
1892: missing front guard screw; I have found one in Denmark
1916: stock looks shiny, like a lacquer finish
Both: duffel cut, but this will be an easy fix for me.
Cost:
1892: $695, offered $600; waiting
1916: $550
Opinion:
I'm leaning towards the 1892 for Antique status (4th year production) as it will mostly be a wall hanger as there is no commercial ammo available, although I have a friend who can make some with trimmed Russian 7.62x54r cases and standard German 196gr FMJ boat tails. They seem pretty evenly matched otherwise.
1892:
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1916:
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Thanks,
T
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Condition:
1892: bolt mismatch
1916: bolt mismatch
Finish:
1892: more patina than blue
1916: 15% blue, scuff marks as if roughly cleaned
Bores
1892: bore has good+ rifling with darker frosted grooves.
1916: bore has good+ rifling with darker grooves.
Stocks:
1892: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back
1916: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back
Issues:
1892: missing front guard screw; I have found one in Denmark
1916: stock looks shiny, like a lacquer finish
Both: duffel cut, but this will be an easy fix for me.
Cost:
1892: $695, offered $600; waiting
1916: $550
Opinion:
I'm leaning towards the 1892 for Antique status (4th year production) as it will mostly be a wall hanger as there is no commercial ammo available, although I have a friend who can make some with trimmed Russian 7.62x54r cases and standard German 196gr FMJ boat tails. They seem pretty evenly matched otherwise.
1892:
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1916:
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Thanks,
T