Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, Modelo 1912

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12 September 2011, 09:07

Michael Robinson

Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, Modelo 1912

Is this action, assuming excellent shape and in original, unmodified form (that is, not a 7.62 NATO rework), any better or worse than any other South American contract M98 as a basis for a custom rifle?

Any responses will be much appreciated.

Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.

Jason

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14 September 2011, 02:22

Biebs

If you work a Steyr action in a finished rifle, you immediately know it's at a whole different level.

14 September 2011, 07:09

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
The Steyr 1912 is considered a high quality action.

I'd have to agree.

I used a Steyr 1912 action on this parts rifle. I built it entirely out of take off parts. The barrel was off a Husqvarna 9,3x57, the stock off another Husky M146. And the action I had lying around for some time not knowing what to do with it. Now it is a 9,3x62.

Personally I like the Steyr 1912 better than the Brazilian 1908 but that is probably because a "Nice" 1908 is a rare find indeed.

Aut vincere aut mori

Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.

15 September 2011, 18:58

PatagonHunter

Hi z1r,

For me, this is one of the most beatiful and useful hunting rifle style!!! Really great rifle. And cartridge, by the way...!!!!

Sincerely

PH

15 September 2011, 21:45

Art S.

Here is one I too put together out of parts. I got the action without a bolt from a gunsmithing place closing down where someone didn't claim it. Paid $50 and really impressed by the quality.

I had a 7mm arrel so went 7x57. I have a 9.3x62 reamer, and if I find a suitable barrel, I may swap.

17 September 2011, 22:17

manhasset

How does the 1912 Steyr compare to the 1909 Argentine ?

I've read somewhere that the 1908 Brazilian and the 1909 Argentine are the same except for the hinged trigger guard on the 1909. True ??

Thanks,
Bob

17 September 2011, 23:33

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by manhasset:
How does the 1912 Steyr compare to the 1909 Argentine ?

I've read somewhere that the 1908 Brazilian and the 1909 Argentine are the same except for the hinged trigger guard on the 1909. True ??

Thanks,
Bob

The 1912 Steyr is more like the 1908 than the 1909. Neither the 1908 or 1912 came with the hinged bottom metal. Beyond that, the 1909 has different feedrails than either the 1912 or 1908.

Other than that they all could be considered more or less the same.