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Note also that the Hogdon website for IMR4895 and 180g bullet shows a max load of 35.5 but no starting load is listed.

Very nice Scout Rifle. Always cool when you can mount a scope on a Milsurp without spoiling its exterior originality. What caliber is it?

Skirmisher

Thanks, BR.

Apparently there is both an early and late version of the magazine cutoff for the Model 1896. Does anyone know which version will fit my gun? Thanks

Skirmisher

Thanks for the added comments. Took a good look and there is no evidence of a crack in the bolt. Plan to look into adding the missing cutoff.

Skirmisher

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<r>Here are some more pics. The cartouche is there but its just too faint to read. The P below the wrist is more visible but doesnt show up well on the picture. The number 30 can be seen just above it. Tiny letters what Looks like TT are stamped on the underside of the bolt handle. The bore is prett...

Thanks for the quick responses though they were not all Id hoped for. The rear sight only goes to 1800 yards and has no C mark so thats clearly from a rifle. And the barrel measures nearly 24 inches. Ill get some more pictures tomorrow and post them. I fear the cartouche wont show much, its so faint...

<r>First post here so greetings to everyone! <br />I have what appears to be a mostly original 1896 Carbine, serial number 39583, which pretty clearly has a replacement front sight. The blade is missing from that replacement sight so I plan to obtain a new base, blade and pin from S&S. Can anyon...