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About 6 months ago one of my Uncles callled me up. Had some rifles he was taking to the gun show to sell. A long time family friend, since passed many years ago was a bit of a rifle looney. He died before I really got to know him. When he died he passed his rifles to his son, then when Bobo died, my Uncle got them.

One of them was a mint, numbers matching Oberndorf Mauser, 7x57. I bought it, 250 bucks.

I just picked it up from Ed Lapour. Had him install a 3 position safety on it and change out the old scope mounts for something more modern.

For the last 6 months I’ve been debating about whether I should buy a barrel, (7x57 Mauser), have him chamber it and install it, then have Bruce Farman build one of his stocks for it. Still on the fence, but I’m leaning that way hard.

No rust, mint condition action, numbers matching Oberndorf. Don’t see many of those anymore.

Post some pics. would love to see it. Is the barrel a factory barrel?

Yes. Military profile. I have no history/info on this rifle. Just know it’s a Oberndorf, 7x57 in mint condition. Stock is a aftermarket stock of some sort.

The man I referred to was a rifle nut in the 40’s and the 50’s. Just a well preserved rifle of that period. If I have if it done, which I’m really leaning towards, I’m going to keep the factory bottom metal. Serial number matches, and it says “Made in Germany.” Pretty cool rifle.

Ed Lapour said it was in great condition and an excellent basis for a nice rifle. He’d know. He’s done a couple.

I thought Ed la Pour had retired. Is he still active ?

Yes. At least as far as I know. I was at his house today and he had a full rack of guns he was fiddling with. I suspect he’s slowed down considerably.

If you have the money or can reasonable afford to borrow it. I would have them build a lightweight 22-23" barrel 7mm sporter in Classic stock style while you have access to these artist.

That’s kind of the way I’ve been thinking.

I agree…what 1911 said ^^^

Except for the borrow part i’d pick up a side gig before I did that.

Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you guys to push me off the edge into the deep end!

Cool project ...... Tagged for interest.

That beautiful rifle you have has inspired me to do one.

Here is the maker's site. While it's in Canada there are some nice ideas to gaze upon.

https://www.griesbachcustom.com/

Chris gets the credit for that rifle. I would have botched it without his direction.

Ed Lapour does some mighty nice work:




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Wow! That is beautiful!

Lol! Yeah I guess I should.

The photography is excellent as well and goes a long way to selling stuff.

Is that yours? I’ve seen a few rifles he and Bruce Farman have collaborated on. Incredible. True artists. Bruce is my Moms cousin. Of the Farman pickle family.

You came to the right place.

Enablers galore here.

And we’re here to “ help”….

Happy to spend your money. (Man, that sounds like the govt.)

But we require pictures when done.

DF

unfortunately, no.

"No rust, mint condition action, numbers matching Oberndorf. Don’t see many of those anymore."

Where does it say "Oberndorf" on that action? I see the word "Berlin" Or is Oberndorf a part of Berlin?

Oberndorf is a town in the Black Forest, and is where Mauser started and is headquartered. H&K is also there.

The rifle posted isn’t mine. Mine says it on the left side of the action.

Photos Needed & "First Shirt Dressing Down."

Serial number too ("X" for last three digits place if desired). You don't know what you have and frankly I don't think anyone here can form a clear opinion. If you had a "minty" Original Oberndorf commercial sporter, it likely would be worth upward of $2K to $5K+ depending. A mainline military Oberndorf, low of $1K to high of $3K.

You don't have "minty" now if it's indeed been altered as described 'unless' easily restoring originality! The action is is most likely an "Intermediate" length if Oberndorf either sporting or military. Such length as distinctly designed for the 7mm Mauser (7x57). Desecration of a true "Collector rifle" if such, not only destroys collector value, but collaterally depreciated at best to quality "shooter". It also requires accounting whatever investment to create the vision desired. A double effective loss as value depreciation compounded! Subordinate to dream created'... Hello!

The objective result, another of a million generic 'ho hum' milsurp genre sporters! Conjuring "Oberndorf" name origins fiction of 'value added'... As "J.C. Higgins" name value added to a Sears vintage FN sporter!

Nowadays, common to Gun Forums, folks with "sporterized military mausers" speaking of moving heaven and earth as extreme measures to "restore to original"! In this Thread, ironically more reminiscent of fifties era 'range day' - evening beer call! Cluster, exchanging visons of the $30 K98 + $20 toward iron sights;; add wood saw sweat equity! Lightweight sporter viewed with owner pride as era-practical value-added!

Before calling out "Bubba" naming those fifties era guys - I was one, a teen.
Kindly consider folks saving nickels & dimes, decent K98 weight reduced and maybe better iron sights, our vision. Small bucks invested as living the dream. Here, Bubba reincarnated as value hazarded and inflation marking significant investment.

But having fun! Right!

Just my take.
Ever... Best!
John

Thanks! I’ll try and post some pictures up of it. I have no idea what’s been done to it other than having the 3 position safety on it. Serial number is 2010 if I recall. Serial number matches that of the action and the bottom metal. Didn’t see one on the bolt, haven’t looked for it. There is no rust that I see and the bluing is very good. Haven’t pulled it out of the stock. It does have a turned down bolt.

Ed La Pour did a Springfield 1922 M2 sporter for me, work was top notch fairly priced and delivered on time. It is my favorite RF also the most accurate, more accurate than my Winchester 52 or Anschutz.