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kuduae
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16/04/14 04:50 AM
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Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Joel Dorleac asked me to post pictures of a new masterpiece, a mansized Mauser smallbore .22 lr made in the style of his magnificent "Best Quality Plains Game Rifles". He had shown the metal parts in the white last summer when I visited his shop. The whole project took him nearly 3 years to complete. He started with a 1930s vintage original Mauser ES350B action because of his preference for a long Mauser extractor and controlled feed. After the action was trued up he welded on a new commercial Mauser type bolthandle, fitted a much modified Recknagel adjustable trigger and carved new bottom metal out of solid steel.
On top is an action as it left the Mauser, Oberndorf factory with it's double stage trigger and sheet metal triggerguard, below Dorleac's much modified version.
Another view of the new bottom metal:
He also made a trap buttplate to hold a spare magazine:
A 24" Lothar Walther barrel of Dorleac's own profile was fitted to the action and equipped with Dorleac's own open sights, claw mounts and a Kahles CT 2-7x36 variable scope. Small parts like the extractor, bolt stop and screws are fire blued. The barreled action was stocked by hand in a superb blank of French walnut. A satinised oil finish and 24 lpi checkering completed the job. ENJOY!
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Very nicely done.
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NitroX
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16/04/14 05:29 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Absolutely fantastic.
My Grand-father had a Mauser .22 which hopefully a relative still has, and maybe one day ... it will be in terrible condition however.
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Absolute magic. 
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MFC
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16/04/14 08:49 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Wow!!! Absolutely incredible.
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gordy
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16/04/14 09:12 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Absolutely beautiful! I can only dream of such a rifle.
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Huvius
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16/04/14 11:09 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Quote:
Absolutely fantastic.
My Grand-father had a Mauser .22 which hopefully a relative still has, and maybe one day ... it will be in terrible condition however.
Not to worry John.
I have one with your name on it if you can get it into Oz.
Not the prettiest wood but IIRC the metal is good. Has a heavy-ish barrel as it was originally a target rifle. May be a single shot too. Will check it out and get you the details.
Now... If we could only get Joel to work his magic on that one...
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DarylS
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16/04/14 11:49 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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It was VERY nicely executed and finished however the wrist angle is rather interesting. I'd have difficulty shooting it, I'm afraid, due to the arthritis in my right wrist. The pistol grip 'angle' is reminiscent of a 17th Century German Dag.
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16/04/14 05:14 PM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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As an collector of (not only) mauser .22s and in metalwork since 30years this is an absolutely outstanding piece of work.
Just wow!!!!!
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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To call this beautiful is not enough. It is simply sublime! Thank you, Joel and Kuduae for these beautiful pictures!
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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WOW is all I can say.....
Compliments to you Mr Dorleac.
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tinker
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23/04/14 01:02 PM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Great 22 Joel!
Cheers
Tinker
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Quote:
WOW is all I can say.....
Compliments to you Mr Dorleac.
I agree!
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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That is a stunner !! best, Mike
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23/04/14 05:45 PM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Love the butt trap spare magazine idea!
Work of art......what else can you say about it!
Bloody bewdy mate
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vikram
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23/04/14 10:45 PM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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That is a gorgeous rifle. Haven't seen one like this before.
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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Never thought I could dream of a .22lr until now. This is by far the best I have seen. Superb executed.
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mckinney
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24/04/14 12:44 AM
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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This compares with or exceeds the very best of American custom .22 gunmaking from both the prewar period (G&H and Neidner) and the current day (Heilemann, others) in my opinion. I have not seen a more beautiful .22. I don't even object to the modern scope!
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Re: Mauser smallbore by DORLEAC & DORLEAC
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What can one say !!! Not much when you are sitting there with your mouth open. 
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