I have in my possession a 1916 spanish mauser (actually a 93, IIRC?), with the .308 conversion. The handguard, barrel bands, and front and rear sights have been removed. And by removed, I mean the sleeve for the rear sight was taken off. Lots of solder there.
So what are are my options to "finish" this rifle? I'm thinking of some better quality iron sights, if I can find something to match the heights. suggestions?
Any tricks for removing the old solder?
This might make a fun plinker, I wish I could find replacement barrel bands and handguard wood, it would at least look military again.