The long and short of mauser actions top rated supplier of. Best grade new mfg mauser actions guns international. Now remington is pleased to announce a line of bolt action centerfire rifles based on the mauser 98. The thread cutting tool will have to reach inside the action to a depth of. Mauser 98 large ring bolt action truing kit pacific. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The recoil lug helps to control recoil once the action is mounted in a stock. A long lock time like in a mauser action gives you more time to wiggle around between the time that you press the trigger and the primer ignites the powder. Rifle has no import marks and is not a russian capture.
If you have any question concerning deliveries, pickups or prices, please dont hesitate to contact us. We use a fixture to mount the bolt in the lathe and then center the work piece just behind the lugs of the bolt. I personally used a new condition 1909 argentine military mauser action to build my 280 ai on. Classic 1950s vintaage fn mauser 98 commercial barreled action. It is the forerunner of virtually every modern bolt action rifle made in the 20th century. But again, this is a theoretical advantage, and a mauser 98 actioned rifle. I originally bought the rifle from a private seller on the east coast who bought it from a veteran. Includes color case hardening, charcoal blue, fire blue, rust blue, hot blue, stock inletting, stock checkering, stock. The true mauser 98 has that large, nonrotating claw extractor riding the side of the bolt, while most other designs use a smaller extractor set in to the face of the bolt. Gunsmithing how to true up the bolt face on a mauser 98 bolt action rifle. The most important ingredient of any precision rifle is a great barrel not just a. Premium ptg blueprinted remington 700 actions pacific. I have a 1936 mexican mauser drawn on my cad system. Gunsmithing blueprinting a remington 700 presented by larry.
German world war ii mauser k98 bolt action rifle chambered in 8x57mm mauser. Gunsmithing how to square up the receiver face on a mauser 98. No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. Gunsmithing how to true up the bolt face on a mauser 98 bolt. Blueprinting is the process of recutting all critical surfaces of a firearms action to tighter tolerances than the original.
Unless you can do everything yourself, enjoy gunsmithing, and have a big bank balance, youd be better off buying a rifle, then restock it to suit yourself. Remington 700 blueprinted single shot action right hand, short action only receivers come in stainless steel or blued. You will see the instruments we use to measure a little further down as. All lengths are available in either double square bridge, single square bridge or the. I wouldnt build on most other pre1898 style sr mauser actions, but think that the preww1 rifles made by mauser and dwm were well made ins all aspects. Blueprinting, or truing a rifle action ensures the receiver face, threads, lugs, bolt lugs and bolt face are square to the center line of the receiver. I started doing all the blueprinting work on the bolt and action.
See more ideas about bolt action rifle, hunting rifles and guns. If you have any questions about compatibility, please call 541 826 5808. When accurizing a bolt action rifle, its necessary to lap the locking lugs so they bear evenly on the lug bearing surfaces. Remington 700 blueprinted long action right pacific tool and. Rigby have been using the big brno actions for their large bores for. Many companies produce offtheshelf turnkey barrels that interface with.
Action blueprinting as developed using remington actions in the usa is a process often misunderstood. Of course, other than those make in spain and sweden, most of the mauser military rifles made in the past. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates the process for squaring the receiver face of a mauser 98. Without going into real details the military version of mauser is not a strong action. In this article, we will start with a new remington 700 short. New product items that are in stock will ship within 7 days. In good fireable condition with excellent bore and strong rifling. Gunsmithing how to lap the locking on a bolt action mauser 98.
I was looking through the 4th edition of mausermilitary rifles of the world and was amazed at how many versions and how many countries the germans built the mausers for. This is just a simplified version of all what is entail in this process. It looks like the front of the reciever ring could be cleaned up a bit but i was thinking as long as the action is in the lathe i may as well get everything sqaured up like the threads and the receiver lugs. Hoosier gun works, rifle actions, mauser, enfield, remington, military and comercial. There are newer mauser style actions that are stronger and better in my opinion to use as a platform for a custom rifle. If not in stock, this item is custom made to order. Best mauser action the best common 98 mauser actions were the fn supreme actions that weatherby built his first rifles with. Best as in large ring, stock material, caliber, lenght, etc. In this article, we will start with a new remington 700 short action receiver with a 308 bolt face. Im using rhino3d so i can save it in about any format. I agree that the later model 1903s a3 are a nice mauser variant. A close family friend who has built numerous custom rifles based off of the 98.
The best mauser action to build a sporter on are the ones made by remington, winchester, howaweatherby, etc no kidding. It is very flexible,hard to bed,the port or opening is way too large making it weak and if anyone thinks the bolt is smooth as silkthey never had a smooth bolt action in their hands. A survivor of two world wars and over one hundred years of service, the widely popular, classic model 98 mauser action has served faithfully as the platform of choice for many successful bolt action rifles and is sought after by todays hunters and shooters. Suffice it to say, the mausingfield action updates paul mausers classic.
We take the problems out of buying and make it very easy to purchase a gun from mitchells mausers. Mauser bolt rifles is the most complete, precise, authoritative and comprehensive work ever done on mauser bolt rifles. Absolutely no refunds, changes, or cancellations once your order is placed. To order a mauser prefit barrel you can choose one that is currently available in prefit inventory, create your custom barrel, or give us a call or email with what you are looking for and well help you with your new, custom mauser prefit barrel. Aug 02, 2011 the definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. Examples include the k98k, gewehr, as well as the bolt action rifle mauser m98. This combo is designed for offtheshelf factory remington rifles. The long and short of mauser actions top rated supplier. Originally designed for the german army and produced since the 1870s, mauser rifles have been used in several countries for sport as well as world war ii military weapons. I have invented a block that will keep the actions from warping. Mauser action blueprinting long range hunting forum.
Hofmeister custom shop is a gunsmithing shop that specializes in building custom rifles and handguns. These are true 98 pattern actions that cock on opening. This item is not stocked and will be manufactured to order. The block is milled out of a solid block of 2 steel to a perfect fit. Mauser 96 broomhandle pistol click for diagramblueprint. Its mostly complete, it does have a few changes that i make when building a rifle using this action. This is a basic overview of our prices and services. I think it may have been one of the commercial mauser actions being imported around that time. Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058.
I am thinking about buying a mauser 98 action, but i do not know how to identify what type it is or where it is from. After meticulously studying the original blueprints, in conjunction with the knowledge. Some of the tools used to blueprint a rifle action. Blackwater im aware the old m95 actions arent as strong as the m98s, but im considering building myself a light, fairly short little rifle for my old age. Almost all of these were small ring actions, although at least one specimen of large ring kurz exists. Actions built before the war are believed to be of better quality material and workmanship. This can be done on a lathe, andor by using specially. Call one of our knowledgeable sales executives to place your order.
On the mauser and fn actions, this part is part of the action. Which mauser is the strongest most desirable shooters. More contemporary commercial actions remington, sako, etc. Mayfair engineering has been designing and manufacturing fine gun and rifle actions for the best gun trade for more than 20 years and specialising in designing, prototyping and manufacturing proprietary shotguns and rifles alongside providing design solutions for military weapons systems. Mauser 98 large ring bolt action truing kit pacific tool. The following is a short description of what is involved in our blueprint. Actions are made in magnum mauser, standard and short, either in left or right hand. In good fireable condition with excellent bore and st for sale by erickbond on gunsamerica 919682654. Im going to try and shorten the action an inch or so and use 1911 magazines.
If it has the little m, it was made at mauser werkes. Spanish m93 bolts have flat bottom, dwm m95 bolt faces are round. We also offer complete gunsmithing services, from repair to refinishing. Much has been written about the genius of paul mauser and his brother wilhelm and their invention of the famous mauser rifle. My biggest worry about this job is not having enough power on the firing pin since the bolt will be much.
Mauser 98 large ring bolt action truing kit pacific tool and gauge. Best grade new manufactured mauser actions description. Urban armory north americas premier firearms broker. Mauser action rifles now in remington country remington. Since it will be rebarreled, restocked, etc, all thats really important to me is the action.
Some were made in yugoslavia, in the same plant where the m48s were made. A close family friend who has built numerous custom rifles based off of the 98 mauser action will help me through the build, but. Color case hardened action with fire blued screws, pins and ejector spring. Rifle click for diagramblueprint most bolt action rifles are variations of this design. Anyway, is there a preferred country of origin for the mauser action. Im looking to have a rifle built up from a mauser action. This results in an action that is stiffer than the 98, and also easier to manufacture meaning less expensive. The long and short of mauser actions national gun forum. Here is a video about truing and blueprinting an action. The best common 98 mauser actions were the fn supreme actions that weatherby built his first rifles with. First you must distinguish between mauser m98 and clones and mauser cloned actions. Dwm and mauser werkes was the same complex of arms factories and military actions were made in both places, but no commercial actions were made at dwm even though they shared tooling.
Chambering the barrel for a remington action or clone 2 dvd set. Nov 17, 2014 ive worked with mauser actions for many years. If the barrel has a mauser proofs, it was installed by mauser and used in one of their sporting rifles. Strange it has no marks or stamps beyond those numbers, but it really looks as mauser 98 action, the bolt, receiver, screws, everything. The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. Since no paperwork is needed and who knows what nutty idea i may have in the future, i was thinking of picking some up. On average, other actions maybe more accurate than the mauser 98. There are many possible ways to complete the job and each individual gunsmith will have their own methods. If you would like a copy, send me an email and tell me which system youre using and i will send you a copy. Hcs custom gunsmithing services full service gunsmithing. What are the possibilities of things to build with these.
We provide the very best in the industry we do it right. Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058 kuhnhausen, jerry on. I just thought you might like to see a part of what goes into. Every hogue product from handgun grips to long gun stocks to specialty knives to gear and accessories is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder guy hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons aaron and.
Gunsmithing refreshing a poorly machined remington 700 action july 19, 2014 bill marr 0. Every hogue product from handgun grips to long gun stocks to specialty knives to gear and accessories is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder guy hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons. The smallest factory mauser actions are the short, or kurz actions, that were made by mauser for the commercial market prior to wwii. Then i was thinking if im going to have that done i may as well have the bolt lugs turned square.
After two runs through the case coloring process the block is thrown to the scrap pile and a new block. They are built using modern steel and are considerably stronger than the military type actions. Blueprinting boltaction rifles shooting sports usa. The gun that you purchase will need to be transferred to you by a federally licensed dealer. However with that said, there is nothing wrong with using the older military actions. Im going to have a rifle put together on a zastave mauser action that i picked up. Accurizing a precision rifle on a budget, by mike l. Reportably these actions were specially hardened so they wont upset the lugs with his high pressure cartridges. Apr 27, 2012 you can also see the recoil lug in the background to the left and center of the picture. We will be performing the following steps in this order. From the fullymilled action made of special steel, coldhammered forged.
Whether it was ever a military action is impossible to tell, but the absence of numbers on the parts would seem to indicate it was not. They make fine hunting rifles and when smithed properly they shoot like a house afire, ive used many of them. Remington ultimate gen iii receiver blueprinting kit. Mayfair engineering mauser actions are a combination of the very latest computer aided design cad and manufacture, together with the very finest in traditional gunsmithing. The whole set seems to belong to a type 98 mauser actionwe have thousands of sport rifles maded with those actions coming from the army surplus, here in argentina. Jan 08, 20 accurizing a precision rifle on a budget, by mike l. Bayou advanced weapon systems, llc gunsmith services. The mauser bolt action system is based on 19th century mauser bolt action rifle designs and was finalized in the gewehr 98 designed by. Which mauser is the strongest most desirable shooters forum. You just have to keep pressure down in the 55,000 psi area or lower.
Higgins model 51 with iron sight for sale by vintage sporting on gunsamerica. My winter project this year is a mauser converted to. Remington 700 stainless long action with factory bolt at pacific tool and gauge. Such actions are capable of delivering impressive accuracy.
If you had a choice, what would be your pick for the finest mauser ever produced. At superior precision rifles, llc, we take care to provide our customers high quality services personalized for their unique needs. I was looking through the 4th edition of mauser military rifles of the world and was amazed at how many versions and how many countries the germans built the mausers for. In the latest fac catalog or gunsnstuff, same company there is an ad for antique 1893 mauser actions i believe specified as small ring.