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Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« on: November 06, 2021, 07:24:03 PM »




My serial is 587887. My gun has the Mauser Banner on the left side in the center of the milled square. Now, I'm wondering if it is in fact a 9mm vs other option. I just got this piece today so I'm pretty ignorant on it. In time I will learn but I've never had a Bolo before.


All the numbers I can see without disassembly match except the Bolt Stop which has a partially obliterated number which I believe is 484 on the top. It's missing the extractor which is the new style and 1.308" per the Numrich drawing. What have I got here. It came with a Repro holster and butt stock, cleaning rod, a couple 10 and strippers.


What is the best way to confirm the chambering? I appreciate any information you fellows might have.

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Re: Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2021, 07:25:06 PM »
Left Side

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Re: Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2021, 07:38:33 PM »
Right side

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Re: Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2021, 07:48:33 PM »
Sight markings. I might add the SN looks like 1923-1930 mfg. per old guns.com

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Re: Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2021, 11:11:52 AM »
its a post war Bolo. it has been refinished and the grips replaced. You can verify the chambering with a 9mm snap cap by seeing if the bolt closes on it. Regards,
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Re: Can you help me identify this Bolo?
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2021, 01:26:54 PM »
Thanks! I figured as much by doing a little reading. I really appreciate your reply.