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As a follow up to my previous post on 5-16 about Tang Markings or the lack of them. Are there any leads out there on the availability of a 98c peep sight??
The bolt appears to be properly milled OEM.
Just checking with the experienced “Experts” out in the “field”. Any input will be appreciated
I think it’s a worthy project/attempt at Restoration there are some more pictures included in the earlier post.
Paul
Paul,
Is this the rifle with a 32 WCF barrel? If it is, the correct step to take is to replace the milled (218 Bee) bolt with a standard (non-milled) bolt. Finding a small caliber bolt (Model 1892, 53, or 65) with be immensely easier than finding a loose No. 98C bolt peep sight (and it will cost significantly less). With extremely rare exception, the Model 65 rifles in calibers 25-20 WCF and 32 WCF were not special ordered and fitted with a No. 98C bolt peep sight.
In my research survey for the Model 65, I have thus far documented (452) rifles made for the 218 Bee cartridge, and of that number, just (397) were factory equipped with the No. 98C bolt peep sight. The remaining (55) 218 Bee rifles (approximately 12.2%) were equipped with the lesser expensive No. 22-H barrel mounted rear sight.
Your other option (and my recommendation) would be to locate an original Model 65 218 Bee barrel to replace the 32 WCF barrel.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks for the input Bert. This project will easily slide onto the “back burner”. We should have a little time to map out a proper path to take on the “Restoration” plan. It’ll give me a good excuse to scour the gunshow tables and wrecking yards for the components needed to make it work. PH
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