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Rolland
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Mannlicher M1895 build
#331322 - 18/08/19 06:04 AM

I have finally gotten the rifle together, barreled, chambered and the stock 90% still need checkering and sling swivels barrel swivel and fine tuning. Started out an action found in the local gun shop.
The stock is an English walnut semi-inletted found on the web, I am not real happy with the stock but will make a good pattern for a black walnut blank I have once I get it shooting. Just waiting for form dies and brass.

Edited by Rolland (18/08/19 11:08 AM)

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Rolland]
#331336 - 18/08/19 08:13 AM

Rolland, this grand old lady certainly has had a bit of make up done & a new dress to wear.....I rather do like how it has turn out!
Certainly no show pony, just an honest & reliable hunter; good at least for another 100 years I reckon!
What calibre did you decide on?

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Rolland
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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: 93x64mm]
#331338 - 18/08/19 08:16 AM

It is 6.5 X 53R

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Rolland]
#331346 - 18/08/19 03:08 PM

that looks very good, also the stock
needs checkering but you allways know it

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: lancaster]
#331347 - 18/08/19 03:39 PM

Congratulations on your work, this is a great achievement.
Are you going to scope the rifle at a later stage; if yes, which type of mounts will you go for?
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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Louis]
#331349 - 18/08/19 06:18 PM

Very nice.

I think the stock looks clean and simple without the checkering.

Perhaps save that for the black walnut?

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Rothhammer1]
#331350 - 18/08/19 06:34 PM

Good Project!

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: paradox_]
#331359 - 19/08/19 12:16 AM

Is Black walnut someway better than this wood ? IMO this one looks quite nice, woods figure much like those original british made.

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Igorrock]
#331368 - 19/08/19 02:32 AM

English, French, Bastogne are the beautiful walnuts, varying in colour and intensity depending on where the trees grew, imho.
Black walnut is normally quite plain & soft in comparison, but can also have some figure.

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: DarylS]
#331369 - 19/08/19 02:34 AM

This rifle needs some "modest" checkering, in my opinion. Looks vacant to me.

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Rolland
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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Rothhammer1]
#331430 - 20/08/19 03:53 AM

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Very nice.

I think the stock looks clean and simple without the checkering.

Perhaps save that for the black walnut?

I had not planned to put a scope on it, and I am not aware of any mounts that would be available that would work due to loading with a clip.

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Re: Mannlicher M1895 build [Re: Rolland]
#331436 - 20/08/19 05:50 AM

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Very nice.

I think the stock looks clean and simple without the checkering.

Perhaps save that for the black walnut?

I had not planned to put a scope on it, and I am not aware of any mounts that would be available that would work due to loading with a clip.

There are some interesting examples on this thread: NitroExpress

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