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Congrats!

Still looking for a old custom military mauser, but that was to good to pass up. Scope is expensive and rifle is nice

Something like this? IIRC it's a Yugoslavian. Caliber is .25-06.

pretty rifle, but I've never been able to warm up to no checkering

I don't want to steal blairvt's thunder but I have a similar request as his.

My 15-year old son wants an authentic German K-98 that's been sporterized in 8x57. His budget is up to $600ish. The bank of Dad will finance the project for him while he earns money this summer. I have a scope he can "borrow" for the time being. I'll buy the dies, etc. for reloading.

If you have you have or know someone with a Mauser who wants to help a budding hunter, please PM me. I'll also post this in the Classifieds.

If you have a problem with this message, blairvt, I'll delete it.

Thanks

Bryan

fine with me, have at it

HVA is best bang for the buck in good handling classic Mauser sporting rifle. Prices for ones with birch stock in common calibers start at about $300 and go up from there.

The problem with Czechoslovak Mauser Sporters is that they became too expensive. Pre-war Oberndorf Mausers are also too expensive. There are better values out there for those that know better.

Could you talk him into this?
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?products_id=39854

Not a K98, but may be more of what he's looking for in terms of a finished product

Hmm, my last reply seems to be all messed up.

Here is what I intended in response to the Simpsons Husqvarna:

You couldn't have picked an uglier example?

Front scope base holes are too far back. Plugged holes on left side of receiver, stock has multiple cracks.

True that the 640's are a great value, just not that one.

Bryan,

If you are into the 640 idea, I have a nicer unmolested example.

I went to a local gun shop and they had a Mauser banner standard modell 22-250. Has double set triggers. I meant to take pictures before I took at apart but didn't. I'm stripping the stock and refinishing. I was surprised that the triggers came out with the floor plate. Am I going to have problems putting it back together? Price, $350! I think the action would be worth more than that. Anyone know about a Mauser banner standard modell?

Yes, typically the action alone is worth more than what you paid. If the triggers work and are complete, then that only adds to the worth. It is normal for the riggers to be pinned and or screwed to the bottom metal. Reassembly is easy, just put it back the way you took it out.

Std Modell is a commercial marked K98 for all intents and purposes. A high quality action.

If it is nice shape, you did well.

No rust and triggers function perfectly. Pretty piece of checkered walnut that just needs to be freshened up. Bluing isn't real strong, just used looking. I'll see how it shoots, if I don't like it I could see it becoming a 338-06. This one is drilled and has a old redfield base. Did they come d&t'd?

No, they were military rifles and were not drilled & tapped.

This one doesn't have the clip hump either, and the Mauser banner is very light. It's been worked on

Z1r,

I'd comment on your avatar but I'm concerned she might be related.

One of my favorites. Beats the Hell out a monkey with a machine gun

I am working on a Mauser project for myself. I have the PAWS bottom metal already. (Don't say anything. Price was right.) New receiver.

I have been thinking about going retro, and putting a Williams one piece base on it. I wonder if they still have the "Ace-in the Hole" peep sight available? Making a 375 Scovill. I'd use a banded ramp, and maybe a barrel band front swivel. Always wanted to do this when I was a kid in the early 60's. I'd get a classic blank from Boyds, and start removing wood.

When your doing your own work in the basement for fun...have fun.