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07 December 2015, 07:35
tjroberts
Approximate cost for some work.
Its been a few years since i did a custom, but i have a chance to buy what might make a cool project.
Its a post WW2 Obendorf Mauser 308.
its been restocked but other than some williams sights it looks like the barreld action is original.
My understanding is that they were made for Israel at the beginning of that country.
The 1st thing I would want to do is make it scope ready. Drill and tap for 2 piece leupold bases, bend or replace the bolt handle and just the old basic bulhler type safety ?
Could i do it for say 300.00 maybe less ?
Thanks ? ...tj3006
07 December 2015, 17:26
Jim Kobe
No problem, but, I would add one of my two position safeties and still be close to your budget, Shipping might eat up a bit though.


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10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

07 December 2015, 18:40
Biebs
And you'd probably get it back in a week or so, not a year.
08 December 2015, 16:47
tjroberts
Thanks Jim,
Is that a model 70 type safty ?
08 December 2015, 17:36
Jim Kobe
It is a two position model 70 "type"


Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

09 December 2015, 22:05
larrys
TJ, I can tell you from experience that you will be thrilled with Jim's work. I would look no farther.


Larry

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09 December 2015, 23:28
Lhook7
quote:
Originally posted by larrys:
TJ, I can tell you from experience that you will be thrilled with Jim's work. I would look no farther.


I've had the same experience with Jim.


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10 December 2015, 07:49
FMC
Jim is an honest and top-shelf quality gun builder. His turnaround time is unlike any other.........

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10 December 2015, 18:23
lindy2
If its a really nice one with good Mauser markings A post WWII Obernsorf Action deserves a nice 3 position safety regardless of who installs it.
10 December 2015, 20:14
dpcd
Can you post a pic of the markings; all the post war Mausers were made under French control of the factory. A few were made commercially by the former factory director. The other allies got mad and made them destroy the entire factory. The 308 was not developed until after that, so it wasn't built at Mauser, but Israel made barrels and re-built many Mausers of all types; I had one with both clear swastika and star of David side by side. Actually, FN made lots of them for Israel. So did CZ, in 8mm. I am interested to see it.
11 December 2015, 07:47
tjroberts
I have not purchased the rifle yet.
Can't seem to meet up with owner.
I will update if I do buy the rifle...tj
11 December 2015, 09:33
dpcd
Ok, if you can, just explain the markings on it to me.
11 December 2015, 19:52
Jim Kobe
Just send it to Lindy2, he seems to know it all.


Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

14 December 2015, 02:09
butchlambert
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Just send it to Lindy2, he seems to know it all.


+1 Jim