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Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:33 pm
by tev
How unusual are unmodified versions of the 1912 carbine? Were many of them converted to 1916s with the larger nosecap? I can post pics if needed. Thanks in advance.
Re: Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:47 pm
by Ned Butts
Pictures please!!!!
Yes most were updated with an extra band around the nose cap.
I would say uncommon at the least!
Re: Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:58 am
by tev
Ok, will do this week. I have a 1916 issue and the 1912. Will post pics of both. Thanks in advance.
Re: Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:41 am
by tev
Re: Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:51 am
by Ned Butts
Very nice rifles!!! It is a little hard to be sure but I don't think the 1912 ever had the reinforcement band. The miss match of the stock and hand guard clouds things a bit though. Still I am envious!!!
Re: Unmodified Norwegian 1912 -- unusual?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:18 am
by tev
Ned,
Thanks. In person, the 1912 really doesn't look like it had a band. The pics have a shadow that's imperceptible in person.
Can anyone shed light on the background of 1912/16 carbines and how they ended up/ or didn't end up with bands? I know why they got them, but not how they selected rifles for the bands. One would think they would all have them. A book recommendation would be appreciated. I'm just really interested in why any of them ended up without bands and how many.
Btw, the 1916 shoots the PRVI partisan 6.5 really well. I have not and will not shoot the 1912 sans band. Thanks in advance for any info.