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Sorry I wasn't clear on my question, what I was asking was it a Swedish model 96 Mauser. I expect that it probably is but was just curious since you didn't include that in your post. Regardless it is a fine looking rifle.
drover Ah. Yes, Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag 1943 Swedish Mauser
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I saw Pugs' new rifle in the flesh on Sunday and it is one very lively feeling rifle in the hand. Those pics just don't do it 100% justice.
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I saw Pugs' new rifle in the flesh on Sunday and it is one very lively feeling rifle in the hand. Those pics just don't do it 100% justice. You'll note I hid the gun safe combo from you. We need to get out to the range together next month and a beer after.
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Well, he was English, after all! WDM Bell was Scottish.
The Lee Enfield excells in two areas; the abilty to close on a round which is difficult to chamber and the ability to close on a round fed in ahead of the extractor. Apart from that, I would have to disagree with the reliability claims.
The Lee Enfields Bell used showed a distinct advantage over his Rigby mausers and his Mannlichers in the dirtiest conditions. His .303s kept working in conditions under which those other bolt rifles would fail him.
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Pugs,
Is that rust blued or a satin blue?
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Pugs,
Is that rust blued or a satin blue? Satin blue - figured that was most appropriate
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Sorry I wasn't clear on my question, what I was asking was it a Swedish model 96 Mauser. I expect that it probably is but was just curious since you didn't include that in your post. Regardless it is a fine looking rifle.
drover Ah. Yes, Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag 1943 Swedish Mauser Looks like we cross-posted. Thanks, I thought it probably was. drover
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None of these Rifles meet Big Sticks approval or standards. He has after all. " Shot it all, and then some"............
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I saw Pugs' new rifle in the flesh on Sunday and it is one very lively feeling rifle in the hand. Those pics just don't do it 100% justice. You'll note I hid the gun safe combo from you. We need to get out to the range together next month and a beer after. You're on!
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I posted these elsewhere on the fire but this seems to be the thread it really belongs in. Mauser 96 not a 98 (traded Hatari a bottle of bourbon for the action and bottom metal though so why split hairs) 6.5x55 Off to Mark Penrod. Ed LaPour 3 position safety, Hopewell 1-8" 3 groove barrel, NEGC iron sights, lots of metal smoothing and cleaning up by Mark, he couldn't really sweep the bolt much with the new safety but it's a little. Tally detachable rings. I don't really see using the iron sights much but a Mannlicher looks silly without the. Wenigs did the stock. Stock has a surprising amount of palm swell that I happen to like. Took about 2 years all told but a really nice custom rifle for less than many factory semi-customs. I can't say enough good about Mark. Superb communication (all these pics are his) and great discussions about options and what the overall cost I was looking for in a hunting rifle for the rest of my life. There's a reason he's got a wait. Delivered sub one inch groups with the 100 grain NP loads and 1 1/2" with the Norma Oryx loads I had on hand. Loaded some purpose built ones last weekend but I won't have a chance to get back out to the range for a bit. With the scope. A 4x32 IOR with the #4 German reticle. HO-LEE SMOKES! I think I’ll have to drop you a line and get some more details and specifics on this. It’s PERFECT! I might change a few small details to my own liking, but that, right there, is a gorgeous rifle! I’m a fan of the 6.5 Swede, but a 7x57 would be nice as well. Hmm... I’ll have to shoot you a PM here in a bit!
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.... Altered bolt handles are mandatory, of course, as are safeties ...GD Why are such changes mandatory? some of the best Mauser shops across the globe are still turning out new rifles for customers with original spec. Oberndorf bolt handles and Mauser shroud safety. if I had my time again with throwing heavy money at custom mausers, I would stay with what I just mentioned. but At the time I got sold on the over-rated bullCHITT popular modern changes that are all the rage with some folk.
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I was told Blackburn did the metal and Gary Goudy did the stock. I met Gary a few years back at the Vegas show. He remembered the rifle.
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Three 7x57s, one '06, two 257Rs. (Plus a Montana actioned .257, a Dakota .250-3000, and a pre-64 M70 '06, as 98 derivatives.)
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Have a few. These aren't all of 'em, but most, and there's another in progress: From top, .243 Winchester on a Mexican action, probably made in the 1960's judging from the styling. No clue about who made it, but they did great work, and the rifle shoots tiny groups. 6.5x55 on an FN commercial action, with Dave Gentry 3-position safety, and Lilja 1-8 barrel installed by Charlie Sisk. I did the stock, which is New Zealand-grown European walnut. 8x57 on a military action with no markings. An older German custom rifle, with light geometric engraving. .338 Winchester Magnum on FN commercial action, with a Sako barrel and Bansner High-Tech stock--also with a Gentry safety. .375 H&H, on a Whitworth barreled action. Found it in a cheap synthetic stock at Capital Sports almost 20 years ago. Shortened the barrel to 22" and had D'Arcy Echols install NECG express sights, and Dave Gentry install another of his safeties. The stock is a Boyds plain-grade walnut that I modified to fit me, then finished and checkered.
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Have a few. These aren't all of 'em, but most, and there's another in progress: From top, .243 Winchester on a Mexican action, probably made in the 1960's judging from the styling. No clue about who made it, but they did great work, and the rifle shoots tiny groups. 6.5x55 on an FN commercial action, with Dave Gentry 3-position safety, and Lilja 1-8 barrel installed by Charlie Sisk. I did the stock, which is New Zealand-grown European walnut. 8x57 on a military action with no markings. An older German custom rifle, with light geometric engraving. .338 Winchester Magnum on FN commercial action, with a Sako barrel and Bansner High-Tech stock--also with a Gentry safety. .375 H&H, on a Whitworth barreled action. Found it in a cheap synthetic stock at Capital Sports almost 20 years ago. Shortened the barrel to 22" and had D'Arcy Echols install NECG express sights, and Dave Gentry install another of his safeties. The stock is a Boyds plain-grade walnut that I modified to fit me, then finished and checkered. Mule Deer,I like the .243,6.5x55 and the .375 H&H.
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No pure Mausers any more. Had one in what I think was a McMillan and sold it, unfired by me.
My 6.5-06AI is built on an Interarms Mark X (Zavasta) action, Boyd stock, Krieger barrel and Timney trigger. Awesome shooter but purpose-built heavy for long range. Bunches of '98 derivatives in the safe (Ruger M77/MKII/Hawkeye).
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Mauser copy...
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