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Thanks for the input! There are two points being debated on the bolt handle. First, will the handle bloody a knuckle? If D'Arcy's design assumptions are correct the answer is no. If the answer is yes the bolt handle will be changed before the barreled action is inletted and blued in the final stock. Secondly, aesthetics are subjective, but for those who like the classic Mauser look I believe your eye is being drawn to the symmetry based on the centered trigger. As stated in a previous post the trigger will be approx. 3/8" further back so a swept bolt handle will look correct. | |||
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Tom Burgess is the grandad of metal work and I would bet there is no better in the business. He used to grind old 98 Mauser actions for me and did them in record time and the work was perfect! | |||
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As you say, the bolt handle is a matter of taste. But even with trigger towards the rear, I still prefer a straight one. Below are a few examples from Karl Heinz Ritterbursch. 2 with straight bolts and triggers towards the rear, and the top one with a bolt handle swept backwards a bit: ![]() | |||
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Bryan, Wow, your Dad had mentioned something about your thinking on a large bore when he had stoped at the house during flintlock, but I mean Wow! I am thrilled for you just reading about the design process and I cant think of better hands or minds to complete the task. I am guessing you and Don will have fun working on loads for this rifle. Thanks for sharing this with us and tell your Dad, Brett said hello. Many Thanks HBH | |||
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Bryan, I'm sure Lisa can do something pretty with the square bridges ![]() Diopter/peep sight can be installed on the cocking piece a'la Rigby etc. Cheers ![]() / JOHAN | ||
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