Mas with the Most

12 August 2015, 07:53

Lee Baumgart

Duane,

Since stunning, awesome, absolutely superb, masterpiece and WOW! have already been used, I am at a loss as to what I can add that would be original and can only echo what has already been said.

I am also curious as to what action you started with.

Thanks for sharing!

Lee

12 August 2015, 13:52

lost okie

Mr. Wiebe, some really neat ideas on a incredible gun. Man!
Mike

12 August 2015, 16:14

Nortman

I am so happy that finaly more and more are making custom 22lr rifles!

Its kind of weird seeing people spending thousands and thousands or dollars for a big bore rifle, that is most likely their least shot rifle ( some acctually use them alot though! ).

I see more bang for your buck in a custom 22lr! The client will probably shot 100 rounds to 1, instead of his bigger bored rifle.

12 August 2015, 16:39

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by FFemt5287:
That is simply stunning. What's the base action it's built upon?

The rifle was built on/from a "French MAS 45 Training Rifle"......these were .22 LR caliber, made from 1945 to 1947 on captured Mauser machinery in the French "MAS" plant. The rifle has a Mauser banner on the front bridge and they are a control feed action......important if the bunny decides to charge you.

12 August 2015, 18:24

Brice

Dear Mr. Weibe,
Having attempted a couple of custom rifles myself, I've learned that one of the skills of a maker such as yourself is the design of the overall piece such that the end result is balanced, pleasing, aesthically excellent, etc. I wouldn't make a pimple on the butt of a master gunmaker. That said, there is a problem with this rifle: It would be too easy to pick it up and head out to shoot a cape buff or ele with it!

12 August 2015, 18:42

mete

I don't go that fancy , I just have a mini M98 - a Mauser 22LR that is in effect a miniature M98 !!

Now get out your animal crackers ,especially the elephants , and hunt DG !

12 August 2015, 19:20

BaxterB

Ah yes...the old Mas's. A far cry from where they started!! Neat!

12 August 2015, 20:32

lindy2

quote:
Originally posted by MHC_TX:
quote:
Originally posted by FFemt5287:
That is simply stunning. What's the base action it's built upon?

The rifle was built on/from a "French MAS 45 Training Rifle"......these were .22 LR caliber, made from 1945 to 1947 on captured Mauser machinery in the French "MAS" plant. The rifle has a Mauser banner on the front bridge and they are a control feed action......important if the bunny decides to charge you.

I seem to recall, from years and years ago, seeing the MAS rifles on the used gunracks in various stores. Not many of them though. And for extremely cheap money, which of course I didn't have.

Congratulations on recognizing the actions for what they are, finding a few of them, and then having Mr. Wiebe alter them to suit.

Looking forward to seeing photos of the one engraved by Mr. Scrollcutter.

12 August 2015, 23:15

724wd

what a glorious little rifle!!!

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13 August 2015, 01:42

ZekeShikar

My words have failed me!
Well done and done well!
Zeke

13 August 2015, 02:25

724wd

and searches on gunbroker for MAS .22 have skyrocketed! LOL!

13 August 2015, 02:58

mlfguns

Outstanding.

13 August 2015, 08:05

TC1

Neato!

14 August 2015, 00:26

jens poulsen

For the man who needs a .22Lr no one else have that gun might do the trick.

Thanks for sharing Mr Wiebe.

I hope you will one day bring out a book with Pictures of guns you havemade over the years.

14 August 2015, 09:15

bwanamrm

That is just f@#king cool!

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15 August 2015, 03:29

butchlambert

Duane,
I just love it!

16 August 2015, 04:40

mightymouse

A stunning, simply beautiful rifle. I am one of those guys who also enjoys seeing the best of the gunmaker's art and skill applied to that most useful of all rifles, the magnificent little .22 rimfire.