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IronBuck
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Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser
      #158471 - 08/04/10 05:35 AM

It has been a while since I visited these forums. I thought I'd stop in and share my latest custom mauser project.

I got back from a weekend trip during which I stopped by to see the progress of the custom Mauser Gary Stiles is making for me. It is always fun for me to get the time to stop and see Gary in his shop.....especially when that trip revolves around a rifle that he is building for me I had him make me a 35 whelen a few years ago, so this is my second project with Gary. I told him I wanted an "old school" style mauser in 7x57. Something that looked as if it could have been made back in the 30's. Here are a few of the details:

Stock and metal work done by Gary Stiles Gary Stiles
Charles Daly LH Mauser Action
Custom Bolt handle
Douglas Premium Barrel cut to 22"
Action “Cleaned up” by Gary
Satterlee 3 Position Safety
German Bottom metal from the 30's.....provided by Gary
Straight Grained 1/4 sawn Turkish walnut bought from Ray Atkinson about 5 years ago
Dakota Skeleton grip cap will be used
Sights will be from NEGC (Not yet in)
Red Recoil pad
Checkering will end up being a point pattern.



My Better half holding my rifle. She patiently endured my couple of hours with Gary talking about my project and rifles in general



Here is my rifle along with Gary's 1909 Argentine. I will be using the same sights he has on his finished rifle





A close up of the custom bolt handle. In a straight down original mauser style



Gary removed all of the "Charles Daly/ Zastava" advertising. And added this thumb cut. a GREAT touch. I love the look:)



Bottom metal from a 1930's vintage mauser. Cleaned up by Gary with the trigger guard re contoured. I really like the trim lines and the authentic feel it gives to my rifle.











I am very pleased with the progress. I can't wait to get it in my hands and in the field. It will be a joy to shoot and hunt with. Nice, light and trim. I love the way his stock designs fit me. It has been lots of fun planning this project with Gary. I hope I can find a few more left hand Actions....I just have so many ideas

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mehulkamdar
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Re: Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser [Re: IronBuck]
      #158496 - 08/04/10 12:01 PM

Iron Buck,

Coming along beautifully! Yes, please keep the pictures coming. And all the very best in your quest for more actions - with your fine taste, there should be some eye candy for us to enjoy when you post pictures of your projects here!

Good hunting!

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88MauSporter
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Re: Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #158505 - 08/04/10 02:08 PM

WOW, even a lefty can have a classic Mauser. Very nice style and fittings. 7x57 is an excellent choice.
What sights are you going to put on the rifle? I like the barrel band front on the other rifle in the post.

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IronBuck
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Re: Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser [Re: 88MauSporter]
      #158555 - 09/04/10 04:00 AM

I will be using the same sights as on Gary's 30-06 in this photo:



I had Gary make me a 35 whelen on the same type of action a few years back. It turned out GREAT!





I saw a discussion here about the Remington 798. Which is the same Zastava action that I my customs on. They do clean up well. New safety and some action work.....and they can look like a classic mauser. They function really well after being honed and cleaned up. By far the best option for a lefty wanting a mauser! To bad they are no longer imported here. Hopefully that changes. I want to build a 416 ruger and maybe a 375HH on the same actions. Then maybe a mannlicher style rifle in 30-06. All good dreams for now [/image]

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Rule303
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Re: Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser [Re: IronBuck]
      #159650 - 28/04/10 08:50 PM

They do look like nice rifles. Good classy looks.

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FATBOY404
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Re: Progress pictures of my 7x57 mauser [Re: Rule303]
      #159667 - 29/04/10 06:03 AM

Very,very nice.Well done.

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