Old_Glass, thank you for your comments.
The spoon bolt handle is the original one you will find on all "M" type Mauser and if we have retained the factory serial numbers it's to follow customer instructions.
He wanted a straight forend and the dimensions were dictated by the barrel length, magazine floorplate tilt angle, front swivel and muzzle cap.
As explained earlier we have to cater to the client's tastes and in fact the 30-06 rifle feels quite different when you get it in hands. It's much more slimmer than it appears on the photos, even if I haven't to apologize about its look that fully satisfy its owner.
The .243 is another story because it has been build on a kurz action with a longer 22'' barrel and Schöenauer style forearm…and more to our taste.
Regarding the buttplate, it is an old Al Biesen checkered steel one from the seventies and its size is slightly smaller than its European counterparts.
For info the swivels on the 30-06 are Original Oberndorf for the front one and pre-war Suhl on the stock.
On the .243 the front swivel is a horseshoe shaped Schöenauer while the rear –not already fitted on the photo- is a European "Imperial" silent swivel.

Mike, you are right, the accentuated reddish color come from the photo, the woods being more lightly colored in the real world.
Incidentally we are working hard on the .458 MS project and I hope to be able to publish some photos in the nearest future.

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