It's been a long journey but now it's finished! The rifle is the result of a combined effort of Shane Thompson and James Anderson. The engraving was done by Roger Kehr. The nitre bluing was handled by Roger Ferrell. It all started a few years ago when I sent Shane Thompson a Mini Mauser action for a simple barrel job. Things got out of hand and this is the final result. To say I'm happy with the results of their efforts would be the understatement of a lifetime. IMO, it's a true masterpiece built by two world class gunsmiths.

One thing the pictures don't show is just how petite this little rifle truly is. At only 5 1/2 lbs. before optics it makes all my other rifles feel like clubs.

The details of the build are too long to list but the results are obvious.

The photographs below were taken by James Anderson. They're pretty nice. Hopefully He'll send a few more.


















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Terry

Wow.

What an elegant rifle....outstanding in every way!!!

What a beauty, thanks for the pictures, perhaps I missed it..what caliber?

My bad. It's chambered for a .223

Terry

Terry, that really is a masterpiece. Glad that blank finally got put to good use.

Thanks Forrest, I am truly greatful you let me buy it back. That blank does has a few miles on it.

Terry

Absolutely spectacular. My hat's off to Terry, Shane, James and Roger. I wouldn't change a thing.

That is one pretty rifle.

WOW!

Terry,
Very nice... she is a real show stopper!

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Originally posted by ForrestB:
That is one pretty rifle.

It sure is....beautiful!

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Originally posted by Woodhits:
Wow.

Plus 2!!!

What I love about this rifle is it has all the fine features ¼ rib etc. but has a very minimalistic look. Oh so elegant.

Terry, Terry, Terry,
Damn thats Sweet!

ENJOY!

Wow what a beauty (Dit is 'n moerse mooi geweer)
I like the straight stock with no or little drop on the comb. I am envious. Congratulations I know she will serve you well.

Hi Terry,

The rifle looks great! Everything about the rifle speaks first class all the way!

I have never seen the reciever side wood (opposite bolt) cut that way on a Mauser, it looks very nice....where did you pick that style up from?

Best,

Jim

Can I please have more info on the action of this wonderful rifle. Is it a 'Kurz'??

Cheers,
Mark.

Correction. I would change one thing...slide the scope forward just a fraction of an inch so the gold bands line up.

Other than that, it's perfect.

Terry,

Very nice!

Man That little rifle is a real gem! I would love to see a photo of it next to a full sized 98 sporter to dramatize the scale.

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Originally posted by D Humbarger: I would love to see a photo of it next to a full sized 98 sporter to dramatize the scale.

That would be a treat especially if the fullsized rifle was of the same exquisite workmanship as this one.
I have followed the build on another thread and it was evident right from the get go that it would be a stunner and it certainly is. Kudos to all involved.

Von Gruff.

If the devil was handing these out, St Peter would have a hard time getting people.

Simply magnificent.

Terry,

The rifle is simply magnificent. I know all the guys who worked on it, and they outdid themselves.

If you can get me a couple photos in Hi Res, I'd like to run the rifle in my Custom section of Gun Digest next year. PM me with any questions.

Again, congratulations to all involved.

Tom

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Man That little rifle is a real gem! I would love to see a photo of it next to a full sized 98 sporter to dramatize the scale.

Here are a couple of it while it was in the white. The barreled action next to it is a BRNO 21H.





Here it is next a 1910 Mexican small ring.


Terry

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Originally posted by Tsquare2:
Terry,

The rifle is simply magnificent. I know all the guys who worked on it, and they outdid themselves.

If you can get me a couple photos in Hi Res, I'd like to run the rifle in my Custom section of Gun Digest next year. PM me with any questions.

Again, congratulations to all involved.

Tom

I will be in touch with you soon.

Thanks for the offer

Terry

Well Terry, it looks even better than the photos that you sent last week. All of your chosen craftsmen did an outstanding job. If it hadn't been you for your vision, it would have been a nice rifle, it would not be the superb rifle that you have. Roger Kehr's subtle engraving is just great. Shane and James, you guys did a wonderful job.
Now that you have Terry's done I'm looking forward to mine James.
Butch

Incredibly stunning. That is one of the most beautiful rifles I have ever seen. I bet she will shoot as good as she looks too!!!!

fantastic! what a stunning piece.

who did the checkering? it is... what's the word? perfect? yeah. that one'll do.

Outstanding!

Very fine!
James is also a decent photographer

Aw Shucks! That takes my breath away. Nice job.
Bfly

VERY NICE!! This is very well designed and built. Small rifles and 17-22 calibers are my favorites.

Can you give the dimensions of the stock? Drop at comb, drop at heel, and forearm length

Les Brooks, retired gunsmith

I wish my Mini Mauser looked that good but yours probably costs $40.00 or $50.00 more than mine does.

Steve E............

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Originally posted by TC1:
My bad. It's chambered for a .223

Terry

Exactly. No price is too much for looking good, eh?

KB

Thanks for the kudos guys. This project wouldn't have come to pass without Terry's direction, funding and that beautiful blank. The checkering pattern was spawned from some pics that ForrestB sent of some English style guns from Pugs Guns. I convinced Terry he didn't want just two panels on the grip. More work to layout but well worth it.

For Les:
LPO 14"
DAC 5/8"
DAH 1-1/2"
grip pull 4-1/16"
forearm 7-1/2"
The mag box has been decked 1/8" to slim the profile and trigger set back in the guard a little.

I've got more pics I want to send Terry. We've been talking about which background to use. Maybe I'll do a poll with one pic and several backgrounds. It's fairly easy to change and really impacts the look dramatically. My new avatar is a tiny slide show of a few different backgrounds. I kind of like the blue and red.

TC,

That rifle is nothing short of exquisite..WOW!
Kudos to all who were involved in the building of that VERY FINE rifle.
A picture of that rifle should be on the cover of an exclusive custom rifle magazine.
It's magnificent in every respect. I do like the stock's cheek piece...

Don

Stunning.

Any chance that you have a picture of the blank before it was carved?

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Originally posted by CAS II:
Stunning.

Any chance that you have a picture of the blank before it was carved?

Hey Charlie, I'll post a picture of it when I get home tonight.

Terry

One of the nicest looking bolt action rifles I have seen Terry. Looking forward to seeing what it does this coming hunting season..