Hey, I have an older Mauser that was my dad's an I got when he passed away in 1997. The gun is very unique in the sense that it has some beautiful engraving done on the mag plate (2 bull elk), trigger guard (deer), an some designs around the bolt an receiver. It has the double (set) triggers and was rechambered/barrelled in .270. The gun has no identification other than a few stamps on the receiver that I've been unable to identify. It has an aftermarket stock in decent condition that I have not taken off to look for more identification marks - the barrel just has .270 on the side and that's it. I'm not familiar with older antique firearms. It seems as the barrel is not blued, doesn't have that gloss look. There is some light surface rust/pitting on it so may need to be sandblasted before reblueing. My end goal is to get the gun completely refinished in a shiny smooth gloss. I have talked to a guy about building a stock for it. I love the striped maple wood with a lot of character. Also, I want the stock to be made as a mannlicher stock - goes all the way to the end of the barrel. That being said, I would like the barrel cut down to between 18 an 22 inches. Most likely 20. Couple questions about this - is 18 to short for a .270 (I don't know the twist rate). I feel 22+ would be heavy an long for the mannlicher stock. I'm not worried about punching holes at 200 yards but I'd like to keep it as accurate as possible. The thought of porting also came to mind for 2 reasons - lighter recoil for my son and simply to add some uniqueness an character. Obviously it would have to be ported on just the top as the stock would be on the underside of the barrel. I have seen a lot of mannlicher stocks that use a band at the end of the barrel an then seen several that do not have anything wrapped around end of barrel. Ifor possible, I'd like to have front/rear iron sights installed an use see through scope rings. So other than what I've asked so far - any input or advice would be appreciated! I think I have someone to do the stock, but not certain, so may be looking for a really good carpenter to build stock. Then also looking for someone to cut/crown barrel, sandblast?? an regions action/barrel, and possibly port barrel an possibly install iron sights (will use scope either way, mainly want them for cosmetics). I'm not in any rush to have this done an still have a good bit of money I need to save up but looking to do barrel/action work first and stock last. Any rough estimate towards total cost would be appreciated too, an I know it varies tremendously, specially on the stock, I'm thinking roughly $1000 for everything but the stock may take it above that. Thanks for any input and/or advice! Hope everyone has a Blessed an Merry Christmas!! (Added pictures off of Google to give you a rough idea of what I'm going for - the last 3 are the gun now) Comments should be open, but feel free to PM me also.
- Chris
- Chris
