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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: darwinmauser]
#156163 - 11/03/10 10:43 PM

OK chaps, have managed to "pull out" what photos I have so far, first is the old receiver with its pits etc

Next is same receiver after some work

now the action with the new trigger, odd to think a new Austrian trigger is going into an Austrian rifle 79 years old ! I wish it could talk.

lastly checking the metal bits work at the range

Anyone want to see some line drawings of proposed engraving ?
best
Mike
p.s. sorry too many posts today

Edited by CptCurl (15/03/10 10:21 PM)

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GG375
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#156235 - 12/03/10 07:22 AM

Thanks Mike - great stuff.

Yes, go on, show us what engraving you have planned.

Also, can you give us some details on the trigger please? I assume one would fit onto an early commercial MS as well?

Cheers mate.

GG

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: GG375]
#156241 - 12/03/10 08:40 AM

It is a Kepplinger single settable trigger, they are Austrian made and I have seen one fitted in a Ruger No.1, I liked it a lot. Have to post the engraving drawings on Tuesday, am off to an English mates 50th birthday in Lanzarote tommorow, 8 blokes, very, very messy methinks, best, Mike

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#157212 - 23/03/10 08:14 PM

Here are two more pics of ongoing work, the trigger guard tang has been made to down to the grip cap and a new trigger guard made to "fit" the new Kepplinger settable trigger, I'll post more as it goes, best, Mike

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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#157215 - 23/03/10 08:40 PM

Its coming together really nicely Mike...good onya!

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GG375
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: gryphon]
#157327 - 24/03/10 07:18 PM

Need more photos Mike. Looks good so far tho.

Cheers.

GG

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: GG375]
#159018 - 15/04/10 06:18 PM

small update, butt plate being inletted into stock, best, Mike

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#160644 - 18/05/10 05:09 PM

She is coming along, here are some more pics from the gunsmith. The rifle is now disassembled again for engraving etc, best, Mike

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FrankS
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#160890 - 23/05/10 02:23 PM

Mike, cannot believe its the same action. Looks wonderful, here's wishing you and her the best of times together. Frank

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: FrankS]
#160975 - 25/05/10 04:49 AM

Thanks Frank, I'm glad you like the look of her, lets see how she ends up !, best wishes, Mike

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GG375
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#160999 - 25/05/10 06:40 PM

She's coming along nicely Mike.

The grip and butt style/shape are not to my personal tastes but I like the rest of her. Is she having open sights and/or a scope? I can't remember now and I'm too lazy to read back thru everything!!

The blank is nice too.

Cheers.

GG

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: GG375]
#161000 - 25/05/10 06:53 PM

folding rear aperture and a QD scope, best, Mike

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Paul
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#161009 - 26/05/10 12:17 AM

Nice wood, Mike, and the stock shape is OK as a modern design, analogous with recent Steyrs and Sakos. When I was a boy a classic pistol grip or hand would be expected to look as though moulded over a straight hand where the line of the underside would point pretty much from the toe to the trigger guard. Each to his own.

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tophet1
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Paul]
#161016 - 26/05/10 08:57 AM

Like the other Aussies on here, I've got to say it is perfect up the the rear of the trigger guard. I also would have gone for a more open pistol grip and a classic english butt with a more oval cheek piece and less drop at heel. That must be the styling preference here in OZ at the moment. Did you select that stock design to fit yourself ? You have put this out for comment so there it is.

I'm also jealous as hell that you have one and I don't. The fantastic craftmanship being performed is clearly evident.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: tophet1]
#161037 - 26/05/10 05:59 PM

I just told him to make me a classic american type stock from the 30's with my measurements (or what suits me in a rifle, I like the Al Biesen stuff from years ago, ) and a small palm swell which I like on all firearms, shotguns and rifles including doubles. It will be interesting to see how the wood comes up after oiling, best, Mike

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FrankS
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#161274 - 01/06/10 05:35 PM

Mike, well I did say she was going to a good home. I hardly reconized it until I saw the top of the receiver ring. Your gunsmith has done you proud. Frank

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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: FrankS]
#161285 - 01/06/10 07:54 PM

Wow,what a great piece..classic!

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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Phillip]
#161302 - 02/06/10 01:01 PM

Mike - Didn't see caliber. Did you keep it 6.5x54 when you had it barreled?

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Grenadier]
#161374 - 03/06/10 07:37 PM

Yes Grenadier, same calibre, best, Mike

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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#161585 - 06/06/10 04:33 PM

Mike the woodwork to my eye is pleasing. I figured you would be using a scope. I like the grip cap and buttplate. A bit unique.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Rule303]
#165326 - 31/07/10 05:49 PM

The chequering has now been done, see attached, I´m pleased with it, nothing too fancy, best, Mike

Edited by CptCurl (03/08/10 04:05 AM)

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darwinmauser
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#165327 - 31/07/10 06:37 PM

Very nice Mike ,this whole project has been top quality and it shows itself in so many ways,not understated and not overstated, a very good choice of craftsmen and a good eye for detail have made a rifle you can be very proud of.

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GG375
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: darwinmauser]
#165351 - 01/08/10 07:21 AM

Magnificent inletting and checkering. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Cheers.

GG

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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: GG375]
#165564 - 03/08/10 12:49 AM

Very nice.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: "new" mannlicher [Re: NitroX]
#168588 - 27/09/10 05:01 PM

Couple more pics, a bit of engraving done, more to do and the bolt, yet to be heat treated, best, Mike

Edited by CptCurl (27/09/10 08:21 PM)

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