Regards:
Originally the Ludwig Lowe/Mauser factory in Oberndorf contracted for the Spanish issued Mauser. In (IIRC) 1896 rights for production were awarded to the Cataluna armory where heat treatment was a known problem. Production of the 93 at the Oberndorf facility ceased in 1899. The Oberndorf rifles largely fall into the antique firearms category and actions are of good quality. If sensibly loaded the Oberndorf actions can be used with confidence.
Purchased for cheap at a flea market in the early '70's, an Oberndorf made '93 hung on nails in an outbuilding for 40+ years. Sent to Shaw barrels and rebarreled to 6.5x55. 1 in 9 twist. Action trued and headspaced. Turned down bolt handle, modified safety and Timney trigger. Bottom metal switched to a 96 Swede hinged floor plate. Topped off with a Sightron Big Sky 4-16x42 AO it'll hold 1 to 1-1/4" @ 100 yds. With a 20" varmint taper barrel and finished with a walnut 90% inlet stock.
Not the best, debateably not the worst choice. Modestly charged with VV150 and 140gr V-Max, it's a light recoil "because it was there" project rifle. Shooting it makes me smile.
