Matt.Cross Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Well, for quite some time now I've been looking for a Mauser action to blueprint, true the action, rebarrel, and outfit with a custom stock. I'm in the process of purchasing a barreled Mauser action with action, bolt, trigger assy, and floorplate. I don't really know the condition of the barrel yet, probably doesn't matter, I intend to rebarrel it anyways as part of the rebuild.I'm curious as to who knows what here about the Mauser and what I'm getting myself into here. Any and all ideas/suggestions/trivial knowlege/important thing to know, all input is welcome here. I'm asking for a total education about the Mauser, GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Aw man! You should've asked me like 13 years ago! <laughs>If we're talking military Mausers, they're most often broken down into large-ring and small-ring. The later most commonly seen variant is the Swedish 6.5x55. The former being the 8x57 Mauser. The large-ring came in more designations with slight variations than Tom owns firearms...a LOT of little tweaks here and there! Things like bent or straight bolt-handles, barrel lengths, barrel bands, sights, bayonet lugs, etc., are what most of the little tweaks were across the production runs. As you've probably discovered, most tweaks end up being named after the nation that requested such differences...Peruvian, Bolivian, Czech, Mexican, etc.The ones with number type designations are usually German issue...G98, K42, and so on.Study all you want or need to. It will make your head spin.Mostly it boils down to large-ring or small-ring, which determines the size of the front of the receiver where the barrel threads into the receiver. These threads have changed over time but far-and-away almost everything after 1898 has the same threads, on the large-rings.All this research was done when I was able to pick-up two Turkish Mausers in 8mm Mauser, for like $60 each when I had the gunshop still. The goal was to rebarrel or restock them. Indecision led to surplus 8mm at $120/2,000 rounds drying up.The best thing going now (for me) is the Brownell's military profile barrels in .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield, coupled with a Boyd's laminated military stock set.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks Jon, that's all good and useful information, and spot on as to what I'm looking for...I've already located Boyd's stocks and I'm thinking walnut would be a mighty fine addition to the project, but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 De nada.A person could go crazy trying to learn all there is to learn about the most produced rifle in the world ever.In production in one form or another, in one country or another for over a century, still going strong as a custom sporting rifle.Amazing!Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwins Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Huge sucker for the small ring Swedes checking in! I have M94, M38, and M96 Swedes.Having said that, a large ring Mauser action will allow the builder to complete a rifle in more calibers than the small ring action would. There are some decent Turk actions still out there but one would have to carefully check everything before using one to build a custom rifle. The Turks weren't exactly known for careful maintenance on their weapons. In addition, a Turk is a bit of an oddball in the Mauser world since it is a large ring action but takes barrels threaded for small rings.At one time I was all amped to build a custom rifle but the cost gets up there pretty quickly as there can be a lot of gunsmith time involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Keep the info coming gentlemen! The Mauser action is in the mail! I'm gonna take my time and do it right, but I'm so stinkin' excited it's ridiculous. Also, I will be needing a name for this gun, so lay 'em on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 local guy is selling a hogue overmold mauser stock for $85 shipped. no idea if they are any good or if its a deal. my FN bolt gun has one and it feels nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'll look one up and see if I might want it, I'm thinking I'll restock it with walnut ATM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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