Odd circular pattern(1893 Turk)

ryanthelurkster · 09-16-2006, 07:19 PM

My 1893 turkish mauser has a strange pattern of circle on the right side of the butt, does anybody know what that is or could be???

Big Dog · 09-17-2006, 05:57 AM

We need a pic to see what it is. Might be some kind of unit marking?
Is it stamped, carved, painted?
We need more info please.

And welcome to G&G!

ryanthelurkster · 09-17-2006, 08:43 AM

heres a pic ( sorry i have a crappy camera)

SPOCAHP ANAR · 09-17-2006, 09:56 AM

If I am correct that circle is to help break down the bolt; although I am not sure how to use it.

Big Dog · 09-17-2006, 05:06 PM

Yep, it's used to help disasseble the firing pin. Here is the full instruction for Mauser bolt disassembly. This stock tool is used in step 12, instead of the "block of wood" - it's always better to use the proper tool!

Collecting and Shooting the Mauser Rifle - Bolt Disassembly and Reassembly

This applies to all Mauser M98 rifles and variants, though only a few models have this tool in the stock.

ryanthelurkster · 09-17-2006, 08:15 PM

No theres pattern of circles on the wood of the butt, look close.

(again sorry 'bout the blurry picture)

SPOCAHP ANAR · 09-17-2006, 08:26 PM

BEATS THE HECK OUT OF ME! Are they indentions or are they stained or printed on it. It might have laid against something and made a chemical imprint?

MosinDave · 09-17-2006, 09:55 PM

looks like someone got bored with an empty shell casing and went to town on it..... I dunno

Big Dog · 09-18-2006, 04:47 AM

Ah ha! Weird wood then . . . ? Never seen anything like that on a gunstock. Oil or water spots, maybe?

heilung · 10-05-2006, 10:45 AM

Looks Ottoman Empire bubble wrap. Does the history of the rifle possibly include tightly wrapping it in that "dented" style of real oily bubble wrap or then subjecting it to a New Orleans flood, to make the stain?

09-16-2006, 07:19 PM	#1
ryanthelurkster Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	Odd circular pattern(1893 Turk) My 1893 turkish mauser has a strange pattern of circle on the right side of the butt, does anybody know what that is or could be???

09-17-2006, 05:57 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,071 Trader Rating: (0)	We need a pic to see what it is. Might be some kind of unit marking? Is it stamped, carved, painted? We need more info please. And welcome to G&G! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

09-17-2006, 09:56 AM	#4
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,030 Trader Rating: (0)	If I am correct that circle is to help break down the bolt; although I am not sure how to use it. __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

09-17-2006, 05:06 PM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, it's used to help disasseble the firing pin. Here is the full instruction for Mauser bolt disassembly. This stock tool is used in step 12, instead of the "block of wood" - it's always better to use the proper tool! Collecting and Shooting the Mauser Rifle - Bolt Disassembly and Reassembly This applies to all Mauser M98 rifles and variants, though only a few models have this tool in the stock. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

09-17-2006, 08:26 PM	#7
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,030 Trader Rating: (0)	BEATS THE HECK OUT OF ME! Are they indentions or are they stained or printed on it. It might have laid against something and made a chemical imprint? __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

09-17-2006, 08:15 PM	#6
ryanthelurkster Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	No theres pattern of circles on the wood of the butt, look close. (again sorry 'bout the blurry picture)

09-17-2006, 09:55 PM	#8
MosinDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 571 Trader Rating: (0)	looks like someone got bored with an empty shell casing and went to town on it..... I dunno

09-18-2006, 04:47 AM	#9
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Ah ha! Weird wood then . . . ? Never seen anything like that on a gunstock. Oil or water spots, maybe? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-05-2006, 10:45 AM	#10
heilung Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (0)	Bubble Wrap Looks Ottoman Empire bubble wrap. Does the history of the rifle possibly include tightly wrapping it in that "dented" style of real oily bubble wrap or then subjecting it to a New Orleans flood, to make the stain?