I own 6 of these and only 1 of them is from RTI. I can attest that a nicer condition example that didn't spend decades in Africa has a much smoother bolt and a good trigger(much better than m95 in fact). I have two in particular that run great.
These videos are really helpful, as my 88/90 is in such poor condition that I cant even see where one part ends and another begins to be able to disassemble it. I was surprised too see that your sear pin is such a loose fit, as mine is seized in place and I cannot get it to budge with a punch and a 22oz hammer.
If you get a brass wire wheel and put it on a bench grinder you can turn that bolt into like new. Then, get a cloth buffing wheel for your bench grinder. It will make that bolt and action VERY smooth.
A good alternative for the screws going into the wood is bees wax. I have the same model Mannlicher from RTI. It also has light colored wood. Mine has a very faight serial number on the buttstock. Fun project.
Fantastic video as always. A few thoughts I have on your stock's color: My first instinct would be it is due to the conditions which it was stored in. If you've seen the photos of how these and other rifles were stacked in the sheds in Ethiopia, perhaps your rifle was towards the middle of the stack? I would think the ones least exposed to the elements would be that way. Air and humidity would still be able to flow between the rifles to create rust, hence the wire wheel treatment, but dirt and general grime would have a harder time getting onto the rifles in the middle? It also could be something that was done by rti for photos/videos to make their stock of rifles look a little nicer? No evidence for that, just a thought.
Love rhe light color of the stock. I'm the opposite now I want both lol.
I own 6 of these and only 1 of them is from RTI. I can attest that a nicer condition example that didn't spend decades in Africa has a much smoother bolt and a good trigger(much better than m95 in fact). I have two in particular that run great.
6? That's impressive! Non-ethiopian ones are pretty rare
@@rakumprojects yeah they are, but dont worry I spent non-ethiopian prices on them lol. My only RTI pick up was the 88/95.
Where did you get them?
Very well produced and laid out. Thank you.
These videos are really helpful, as my 88/90 is in such poor condition that I cant even see where one part ends and another begins to be able to disassemble it. I was surprised too see that your sear pin is such a loose fit, as mine is seized in place and I cannot get it to budge with a punch and a 22oz hammer.
If you get a brass wire wheel and put it on a bench grinder you can turn that bolt into like new. Then, get a cloth buffing wheel for your bench grinder. It will make that bolt and action VERY smooth.
A good alternative for the screws going into the wood is bees wax.
I have the same model Mannlicher from RTI. It also has light colored wood. Mine has a very faight serial number on the buttstock.
Fun project.
Beeswax is good too, really anything to lubricate the screw is better than nothing. I've heard of people using soap even
Fantastic video as always. A few thoughts I have on your stock's color:
My first instinct would be it is due to the conditions which it was stored in. If you've seen the photos of how these and other rifles were stacked in the sheds in Ethiopia, perhaps your rifle was towards the middle of the stack? I would think the ones least exposed to the elements would be that way. Air and humidity would still be able to flow between the rifles to create rust, hence the wire wheel treatment, but dirt and general grime would have a harder time getting onto the rifles in the middle?
It also could be something that was done by rti for photos/videos to make their stock of rifles look a little nicer? No evidence for that, just a thought.
All of those thoughts make sense to me.
As far as RTI being selective with what they show on video or in pictures, absolutely wouldn't surprise me!
Of note, some of these fire if trigger pushed forward, as well. Not a huge issue, in safe handling, but worth knowing.
I checked and mine does not, but interesting to know that some will
Man I love ballistol I use it for everything on my firearms.
Is this a regular model 88/90 or one of the B Grades RTI sells?
It's a B grade