Post by butlersrangers on Aug 8th, 2018 at 8:10pm
I can't tell for certain because of the photo angle and shadows, but, your 'scout' rifle may be a model 1896 action with a model 1898 magazine-gate?? (I'm judging by the bolt-collar and stock 'cut' for the bolt-handle).
Attached photos compare a model 1896 rifle (left) and a model 1899 carbine (right).
Notice the rounded rear-corner of the 1896 gate and the more square rear corner of the model 1898/1899 gate.
(An incorrect gate may fit on an 1896 or 1898 action, but, alter the movement of the follower assembly. Make sure you have the right gate for your action).
Photographs at a slight angle distort appearances.
FWIW - On both of these actions, it measures about 9/16 of an inch from the outside of the receiver wall to the closest edge of the follower.
The two model 1896 actions, that I have, seem to require less effort to open and close than the several 1898 & 1899 actions I tried, today.
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Attached photos compare a model 1896 rifle (left) and a model 1899 carbine (right).
Notice the rounded rear-corner of the 1896 gate and the more square rear corner of the model 1898/1899 gate.
(An incorrect gate may fit on an 1896 or 1898 action, but, alter the movement of the follower assembly. Make sure you have the right gate for your action).
Photographs at a slight angle distort appearances.
FWIW - On both of these actions, it measures about 9/16 of an inch from the outside of the receiver wall to the closest edge of the follower.
The two model 1896 actions, that I have, seem to require less effort to open and close than the several 1898 & 1899 actions I tried, today.
krag_magazine-gates_1896_and_1898-99.jpg ( 187 KB | 0
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krag_magazine-gates_1896_n_1899_open.jpg ( 105 KB | 1
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