CurtInAtl Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 The threads on the barrel look completely normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Not supposed to look like that, what make and model is that receiver? Was it the original barrel? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 1926 vintage Oviedo M1916 short rifle. Barrel is numbered to the receiver. The barrel will hand tighten back in no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hard to tell from the pics, but if it looks as bad in person I would shy away from using it. Hard to tell if it is just the burr from sloppy threading of the thread is half gone from the pics. When the barrel hand tightens back on how loose are the threads? Hate to spend a lot of time and end up wit a take down rifle. Especially since there are cheap replacements. Spanish mausers aren't known for quality. BTW do they line up with the broaching cuts for the lugs? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 It seems to be lined up with the bolt guide that goes down the left side of the receiver. The barrel threads show no sign of anything out of the ordinary. The barrel threads in smoothly to what looks like about 1/4 to 1/2 turn from the face of the receiver then gets too tight to turn by hand. I haven't really cleaned the threads on either yet. There is just a bit of motion between the barrel and receiver that goes away about 4 turns in. I have put probably 120 rounds of Venezuelan surplus ammo through this rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 My thoughts were that someone clipped the threads while broaching. I think it's OK; the other portion of the threads are intact, and the clipped portion still has some to engage with. I've seen take-down barrel configurations with less engagement than that (I mean interrupted threads). The barrel -- once screwed in -- isn't going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 There is a lot more thread than it looks like in the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 If it is just that one spot and the it isn't as bad as the pic shows then you should be ok. Broaching damage was what I was getting at, which is why I ask if it lined up. Barrel being tight and original tells me the front ring isn't stretched. Probably been that way since day 1. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 We have our troop shooting trip coming up the 6,7,&8th of April so I will have a chance to try it out. I am real happy with how the butt pad came out. I am going to fill the cleaning rod hole in the front of the forend with a small dowel then drill it to mount the front sling swivel. Next I have to work out some mild loads that will still drop a deer or pig. I had to look up broaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I noticed the buggered threads in pic of original post regarding barrel removal. Looks like slight damage from the broach. I'd use it. Seen a lot worse that never gave a problem. JM2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 My thoughts were that someone clipped the threads while broaching. I think it's OK; the other portion of the threads are intact, and the clipped portion still has some to engage with. I've seen take-down barrel configurations with less engagement than that (I mean interrupted threads). The barrel -- once screwed in -- isn't going anywhere. Parker-Hale receivers are made with a slot through the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Parker-Hale receivers are made with a slot through the threads. That's actually quite funny; the Parker-Hale receivers were made in Spain too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 The 1st photo is a Parker-Hale 98 unfinished, unthreaded, casting that shows the groove. #2 is a Parker-Hale sniper receiver that also shows gap in the threads. I also have a Parker-Hale Midland, which is a modified mauser type action but uses a Springfield 03 bolt. It also has the gap in the threads. (sorry no photo of that one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wow, thanks. That's way less threads than I have. I am going to have to put it back together before I have a chance to drill the receiver. The scout trip was rescheduled to this weekend because of Easter and I didn't find out about it until yesterday. Now instead of all next week while I am on vacation to get ready I have only tonight and tomorrow evening to get everything ready. Now I am probably going to drive down on Saturday morning instead of Friday evening. I really want to try out that barrel this weekend. How is white lithium grease for the threads when I put the barrel back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtInAtl Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I put the barrel back in yesterday evening. After I cleaned up the threads and put some grease on the barrel I was able to hand tightened it up to about 10:30 or 11:00 and then it was no problem to tighten it down to the witness marks. After I try out the barrel this weekend with the irons sights I will take it back off and then drill & tap the receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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