Just got my 1910 Mexican Mauser in 7x57 back from the gunsmith. Chose a barrel to fit a Bishop stock I had. Turned out to be a very light weight contoured style. I had not taken the time to draw out the over all dimensioned barrel on a pad or paper so was surprised how slim it was. Yes it's an attractive looking barrel and polished and rust blued. Still it looks a little slim looking by todays style.

What is length and muzzle diameter?

Alan

Pictures?

Could be the forearm doesn't compliment the barrel, or the stock in general the barreled action.

Todays standards? If I went by todays standards I would have a sporting rifle that handled like a club, big 56mm objective lenses, forends that are too long and flat on the bottom, and tactical rails all over. Yep, todays standards suck.

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Originally posted by loiblb:
Just got my 1910 Mexican Mauser in 7x57 back from the gunsmith. Chose a barrel to fit a Bishop stock I had. .... Still it looks a little slim looking by todays style.

It should be trim, especially compared to today's boat anchors, I mean barrels. I always cringe when I see someone take a G33/40 or SR Mexican 98, and then fit a 3 lb+ barrel to it. What a waste of a nice action.

The 'Golden Age" of pretty rifles ran from the late 40s to the late 60s. That level of custom metal and wood work, and quality of good wood,isn't likely to be seen again - the Rambo complex and plastic stocks killed have killed off tastefully done rifles.

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Originally posted by Jim C. <><:
The 'Golden Age" of pretty rifles ran from the late 40s to the late 60s. That level of custom metal and wood work, and quality of good wood,isn't likely to be seen again - the Rambo complex and plastic stocks killed have killed off tastefully done rifles.

Jim,

You mean something like this Glen Morovitz pre 64 in 257 Roberts make just a few years back?







Alan

Jssp
Are you interested in selling tat 257?
616-446-6241
Tony

My 1985 vintage 280 Rem built by Roger Green is as lean a package as I have ever seen.

Whose barrel and what contour did you use?

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Originally posted by Jim C. <><:
The 'Golden Age" of pretty rifles ran from the late 40s to the late 60s. That level of custom metal and wood work, and quality of good wood,isn't likely to be seen again - the Rambo complex and plastic stocks killed have killed off tastefully done rifles.

To the contrary I think the finest rifles are being produced today. They are stronger, more accurate and finer looking than most anything that came before. The difference is you can't have your local gunsmith build one for a reasonable price, you have to pay the big bucks for a specialist.

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Originally posted by TSEMP:
Jssp
Are you interested in selling tat 257?
616-446-6241
Tony

Tony,

I'll contact you if/when I am

Alan

If you want slim, trim, and lightweight, I think you have to go back even a few more years...





Now, I LOVE light, small, well crafted rifles that balance and carry well, they are out there.

Yes, this 35 Whelen is such a rifle as well.