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Huvius
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Help me identify the smith on this Mauser
      #367625 - 10/07/22 09:39 AM

I recently picked up this super little small ring Mauser 7x57 at an auction but have no idea who could have built it.
Overall, it is very well done and I hope some of the styling cues may help identify whom the smith could be.

One of the first things that caught my eye is the convex edge of the cheek piece. Seems like a lot of effort to get that right.



Then, the little swath behind the grip cap - nice touch which I have seen before but just can't recall on who's work.





Nicely done butt.





The shaping around the bolt release is nice as well.





The work around the port is good but maybe the least special on the rifle.





In the metal, the bolt has been nicely shaped and checkered.





The front sight is distinctive - sort of a modified Holland & Holland theme with that little radius at the rear.





Overall inletting is quite nice too.
Not much to criticize anywhere!





Regardless of whether I discover the maker, I am super happy with the $1500 hammer price on this lovely rifle! Can't wait to get her running.

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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: Huvius]
      #367630 - 10/07/22 01:39 PM

The styling behind the grip was known as Shellhammers chin strap & is a nice custom touch!
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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: m4220]
      #367631 - 10/07/22 03:41 PM

can't help but the stock work is first class, no doubt

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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: lancaster]
      #367656 - 11/07/22 07:28 AM

Huvius,

That is a great looking custom Mauser rifle in a nice cartridge. At $1500, that is an excellent price.

Now if you decide you really don't like it, I am sure someone here will relieve you of your new purchase. While just joking, that is an excellent rifle.

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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: 85lc]
      #367670 - 11/07/22 01:31 PM

Pictures of the inletting will tell of the overall quality. It’s what is not visible that really matters. I’m betting it is as good as the exterior. The chinstrap is a Thomas Shelhamer adornment that he frequently incorporated on his stocks. Look up Niedner Rifle Co or Michael Petrov’s research. The cheek piece is ‘ogee’ style, lovely and yes difficult to achieve with balance and panache.

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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: prairie_ghost]
      #367677 - 11/07/22 09:27 PM

Unusual stock Huvius, what type of walnut would that be?
Must say that is beautiful work & the execution of it is really well done indeed!
In a great little cartridge to boot too!

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Re: Help me identify the smith on this Mauser [Re: 93x64mm]
      #367702 - 12/07/22 07:51 AM

Here are a few of the inletting.








I don't know what the little brass tubes are for unless they have something to do with affixing the forend tip with a jig.
They don't go through the wood or have anything to do with a sling swivel.
They don't look to be capable of putting any pressure on the barrel.







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