This is a custom model 70 that someone has shortened the bolt and integrated the magazine into the shorter action in 22 Hornet. I am having a hard time deciding if I should get it…

If you’re posting it here you already know what the answer to your dilemma is. 😉

Yes you should

And that rifle is beautiful.

Do it!


IIRC Roy Dunlap showed how to do that bolt/action modification in his Gunsmithing book.

It's sure a beauty.

Hell Yeah git it. Get the one next to it too!

You should wait for a nicer one…….😛

It’ll be Sad to see it get blown up

I would buy it. Let me know details if you do not.

Yeah it’s a keeper.

Said it before and I'll say it again,

The ones I regret are the ones I let get away.....

Beauty.

need to time that rear trigger guard screw though.

Scratch that itch.

You have my full support.

😁👍

That gun has you written all over it.

Get it. If you don't like it, sell it to Marley 7x57!

Beautiful rifle!

That’s a real beauty. I’d be hard pressed to walk away from that one. 😁

Price?

The wonder is, does it feed correctly?


🦫

Beautiful!!!

But is it "twisted" right?

I do like model 70 hornets. Got 3 so room for one more!

The real question is "who was the gunsmith?"

Mini Model 70
You don't see those every day !

Beatiful stock, what kind of wood is it?

That's going way back. As I remember though he took two Mauser actions and made a magnum action for the 375 H+H case length. But if you think about it once you cut out that center section all you have to do is take what's left and make a mini Mauser action.

How much are they asking?

You have our permission, go get it now.👹

Some big money guys are trying to buy it and a dozen other guns on a package deal. I don’t know if I can get it now. He wants $4000.00..

Good thing them kids don't need new shoes.

I'd buy it just for the wood!

ETA: $4k? I'm out!

Will we see it on the Classifieds soon?

I'm interested in the full stocked beauty next to it. What is it?

Looks like a CZ 527 to me

Fair price. Sure wish I was there to get my hands on it!

I thought so, I am wondering what cartridge it's chambered for.

That would be important to know.

I'd do it, but ask yourself this: What if I drop it and it gets scratched?

DD

PS: I don't drop guns. Never have, never will.

Get it. No question. She's a beaut! I'm salivating over that Beretta case too. Those are hard to find.

You forgot to ask for the listing link...

Could you have a copy made for what it costs?

You know you're going to regret not buying it if you don't.

It really is a beauty. But I'll bet you don't need it.

Ditto

Oh yeah, 4 grand for a bastard someone took a sawzall to. Good plan, I think you should offer him $6K big spender! LOL

If I'm spending your money, sure why not - scoop it up.

I got it…

Seriously, you would offer that much?

Haha, one born every minute.

Matters not as ammo and components are unobtainium.

My gracious me oh my.

You deserve it, Shrap. That is lovely work -- hope it SHOOOOOOOTS!

My goodness.

Good, now get the butt and inside the grip cap checkered.

Congrats Shrap, that’s a beauty…..

What's the 411 on the FS next to it??????

Way to go. I would have gone for it too. 😁

That is a beautiful rifle and the wood pattern and stock work are elegant. No wonder it is tempting.

A question: I have a M54 that came from Win as a .22 Hornet, and have seen a couple in the M70. But, am having trouble figuring out "integrated the magazine into the shorter action in 22 Hornet". Can you give me a breakdown on that? Thanks.

Does that mean you weren't really serious?

Good find shrap!

Beautiful wood on that Shrap! Congrats!

Great rifle. Any idea who made it ?
Get out and put it to work.
Hal

I don't think he will have that problem.

It's a sickness with no known cure....





And I'm jealous!

I'm having a hard time wondering why you are asking!

Great snag there.

When you get tired of it give me a call!

Pretty rifle but not something I would buy.

That's what make the Fire an interesting place.

At least it has a Leupold mounted but that out of time screw on the floorplate would bug me on that type of rifle.

Hope it shoots great.

All M54 and pre64 M70 receivers are long action and identical in length. Shorter cartridges used the same receiver and the bolt throw was shortened by using special extractor rings and longer ejectors. Magazine boxes used different followers, crimps, partitions and inserts that were unique to the different cartridge classes.
The maker of this gun shortened a pre64 Transition Model 70 receiver and bolt and crafted internals specific to the 22 Hornet. Think Sako L461 Vixen.

That rifle is cheaper than a divorce.........

You might have one built for that price and have it done 100% your way.

Thanks for this fulsome and well written explanation. I had gone to look at my M54 with its unusual mag/follower setup, but had thought the pictured rifle was a .22 Hornet originally. So, I was confused about the operation. That was a bunch of skilled work. The rifle looks great to me.

Did I miss a picture of the floor plate and screw?

Hard to miss in the OP.

CCCC. look above in the grip cap photo.

I would only buy this rifle as a shooter. The wood is wonderful, but the mods ruin any serious value. So I would only pay if I was going to use it.

Hey guys, thanks - but I had seen the grip cap.

The post talked about a "screw on the floorplate". Indeed the floorplate is not hard to miss - can't find the pic. Thanks anyway.

Very likely that gun was originally a Hornet.

I would bet that it was but, would sure like to see the bolt face. Either way a very nice find.

Thanks - was concentrated on the butt cap.

I remember reading that I was fascinated by his skill
And willingness to undertake such a project

Always the critic, but not ignored…

lovely rifle. A many a hour was spent to create that beauty.