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I understand that the Portuguese initially rejected the Mauser when it came time to move on from the Kropaschek and voted for something with a more familiar action (Mannlicher?). The vote was quickly rejected by the other half of their military when they found out, and wanted the Mauser, so it stalemated and went no further.

Take two of the process Verguiero and Paul got together to develop the best of both worlds - sounds like someone ordered this process to happen so that it dispayed due dilligence. Looks like many of Paul's ideas were rejected, probably due to cost. I would have thought that it would be technically easy to drill a hole in the reciever, slot the underside of the bolt, provide a bolt shroud and delete the easily fouled striker gap arrangement.

I don't know what Verguiero provided at round 1 but looks like he had influence at round 2.

Well i finally got around to tearing it all down.
It is indeed an M46 (thank you) & other than some badly drilled holes & a bit of filler (now filled & removed, blended & polished) is in great condition. For a project base, at any rate.

I do have another question though:
There is a missing screw that threads into the bottom of the rear sight base, through the forend. (See photo)

Can anyone tell me the thread size of this screw, or point me in the direction of where i could possibly find an original? I've searched every possibly parts terminology i can think of & I'm coming up blank.

Anyone?