Am I missing something or is this a steal?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/927...om_Mauser_G33_40.htm

Are chamber pressures any higher in a 257 WBY than in a 270 Win?

SAAMI specs are nearly identical (65k & 66k).

Not my choice of cartridge for that action but still...

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Originally posted by Woodhits:
Am I missing something or is this a steal?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/927...om_Mauser_G33_40.htm

It is a steal for someone, but not for me. The transition from the grip to the comb looks hideous to me, but that's just me. Some folks might think it's greatest thing since sliced bread.

+1 on the comb.what was he copying??

The comb and grip are hideous but that's Zollinger's signature look.

Not my style either, I was looking for an action and came upon it.

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Originally posted by KimR:
+1 on the comb.what was he copying??

A canoe paddle?

I was posting from my phone so I didn't go into much detail. Here's what I should have said in my original post:

From time to time I surf Gunbroker, etc. looking for desirable actions for future custom rifle projects. Obviously, a G33/40 is on my short list of actions but it's not like I'm the only one looking for them so the prices are usually more than I'm willing to pay. Yesterday I spotted the Zollinger rifle and was surprised by the price.

Given the current value of G33/40 actions as well as the market rate for custom rifle parts and labor, I would say that rifle would be a great value for someone who likes the looks. It is not my style at all, it's downright ugly to my eyes. Too bad there's not someone out there dying for that stock and willing to pay a grand for it!

It doesn't look that bad to me.... Kind of interesting actually. I would need to see a couple more photos, though.

And a bit of careful wood removal could make a big difference.

But I am not a WBY fan, and the wood looks like Claro.

If anyone wants more pix, I got a set of them from the seller. Nice piece, but no ebony forend tip, which I like on my custom rifles. Looks like a 26" barrel, no sights. It has a jeweled bolt, and weighs 6 1/2 lbs.

If you PM me your email, I'll forward the whole email with pix and the contact name and phone number.

I have handled a LOT of Deans rifles and even own a couple and that comb nose is not his typical style. But like any gun builder he has had to do work to customers specs that are not in a style he would normally do. And the fact that the stock is claro instead of his much preferred french and in a caliber he would never normally build on a 33/40 makes me think that is the case with this rifle.

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I have handled a LOT of Deans rifles and even own a couple and that comb nose is not his typical style.

It looks like the comb on your pimp gun.

A few years ago, this type of comb was sorta in fashion...Didn't last long, near as I can tell. I'm sure he was trying to satify a customer's taste.

Having said that there's room to send it back to him and let him re-shape into his normal style..looks to me like there ample wood to do so......THAT may make it a steal!

I had one from Dressels built like that a few years ago. It's not classic but I like it.

Terry

Looks to me like the grip could be curved a bit more around the top and recheckered but would still have the straight comb, which may be OK for scopes but not enough drop for me.

Here is the one from Dressels I spoke of. It's unique and works great for a scoped rifle. I'm a big fan of the "classic" style too but it's nice to open the safe and not have it full of rifles that all look the same.



Terry

That is a far better looking rifle, in my opinion.

Ditto, I think there's enough meat around the grip to whittle down where it looks more like Terry's.

While the style may not be exactly what some like, the rifle certainly is a fine piece and a very good price/value.
The 257 Wby isn't the down-your-nose classic cartridge but it's a wonderful round if you actually hunt with it.
I wouldn't build one like that but I'd have no problem owning one..... if it shot sub MOA and I mean a real not imagined sub MOA.
Zeke

I wish I had 1/1000 of the money that has been spent in the last year by people trying to get sub MOA accuracy on their hunting rifles.

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Originally posted by ZekeShikar:
if it shot sub MOA and I mean a real not imagined sub MOA.
Zeke

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Originally posted by silvertip1:
I wish I had 1/1000 of the money that has been spent in the last year by people trying to get sub MOA accuracy on hunting rifles.

Are you guys having that much trouble getting sub MOA out of your hunting rifles?

I agree that sub MOA is not needed in a hunting rifle, but I rarely have trouble finding a sub MOA load with a bit of load development. And I shoot a lot of stuff that you guys would consider trash, and they all sport low powered scopes.

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Originally posted by TC1:
Here is the one from Dressels I spoke of.

Would that be a reworked BRNO 22F? The bolt shroud looks different, but the Zeiss scope is unmistakable.

I can't believe someone used that rough brick to prop up such a finely finished stock!

Well, it's a pretty rifle but it's not a safe queen. The rifle was carefully placed there and the pictures were taken. I'm just not in that camp about a rifle losing it's utility.

Yes, it's a 7X57 BRNO 21H with a Dakota safety and new bolt handle. Stuart Saterlee installed them for me and then it was sent to Dressels.