| justcurious |
| (.333 member) |
| 30/07/14 07:38 PM |
Re: Determining barrel shank size
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I believe that the background of xausaīs initial question is the statement of Dorleac somewhere on this forum. He wrote that Mauser used to take only large ring/small shank actions when dovetailing the front receiver ring for a scope mount. I appreciate very much Dorleacīs deep knowledge of Mauser actions and rifles , but in that case I have to disagree. It would imply that the engeneers at Oberndorf mistrusted the stability of the action after slotting the front ring in case of the large ring/standard shank.
#1.
They didnīt hesitate to cut the receiver ring on the Kurz Mausers single square bridge when they applied scopes with the original Mauser mount.
Wall thickness in case of large ring / small shank .155 .Smallring/small shank (Kurz action): .160 .
Not a real difference.
#2.
I have encountered a couple of single square bridge actions ,large ring standard shank with the original 3 foot Mauser mount and front base dovetailed into the receiver ring.
#3.
It is nearly impossible to determine in the case of a Suhl type mounting if it was done in the Oberndorf plant or aftermarket by a gunsmith elsewhere.
#4.
As a rule of thumb I would say that a Suhl type mount done at the factory is an exception and the action type (small or large barrel shank) is in no way a sign of the origin.
#5.
After nearly over 40 years in dealing with Commercial Oberndorf rifles I have learned to
avoid the terms "always" and "never"