What is this action worth in VG condition? What are the pitfalls?(I'm sure its authentic). Any advantage in using this for a build over a VZ24 or Husky? how much weight difference are we talking? Add any value to a better custom build?

Thanks

Ok so it's a small ring, with small threads & cuts on the bottom rail to lighten it - right. Advantage over any other Mauser except for having something rather scarce and sought after probably 0. Those actions were the precursors to the Brno 21H action, wght. savings over a large ring probably a few grams at most. Lsst one I saw for sale all tricked out asking $2500. so a ball park guess on an original $500+depends on how badly someone wants one. It would certainly make a very fine custom rifle in the right hands. Post some pics. FWIW --- John303.

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Ok so it's a small ring, with small threads & cuts on the bottom rail to lighten it - right. Advantage over any other Mauser except for having something rather scarce and sought after probably 0. Those actions were the precursors to the Brno 21H action, wght. savings over a large ring probably a few grams at most. Lsst one I saw for sale all tricked out asking $2500. so a ball park guess on an original $500+depends on how badly someone wants one. It would certainly make a very fine custom rifle in the right hands. Post some pics. FWIW --- John303.

John,

You miss the point entirely. True, the action's weight is not that much less than a standard 98 but, the small ring allows you to use a barrel that is smaller in diameter which results in an overall trimmer & lighter package than can be achieved using a standard 98. All this while still maintaining proper proportions.

Excellent answer Mike, you hit the nail right on the head (contrary to me hitting my thumb, like I have been doing of late in my house remodeling).

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the small ring allows you to use a barrel that is smaller in diameter which results in an overall trimmer & lighter package

Due to the breeching of a 98 Mauser you can make any barrel light weight if you are not caught in the shoulder against the receiver face paradigm.
Take a look at a GEW 88 barrel. It is small thread and it does not use the receiver face again the shoulder. It is even skinner than most would put on a G33-40 and it is military issue with the same threads.

G33/40....fine basis for a dandy light-slender proportioned 7x57.

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the small ring allows you to use a barrel that is smaller in diameter which results in an overall trimmer & lighter package

Due to the breeching of a 98 Mauser you can make any barrel light weight if you are not caught in the shoulder against the receiver face paradigm.
Take a look at a GEW 88 barrel. It is small thread and it does not use the receiver face again the shoulder. It is even skinner than most would put on a G33-40 and it is military issue with the same threads.

Yes, you can, but it looks like shite! That's the point that the uninformed seem to always miss.

Anywone can fit a skinny barrel, that's not the hard part. Making it look good is.

Using a Swede offers the same proportional advantage I believe.

You get the idea.

Very nice rifle you have. What's it chambered in?

Would love to see more pics of that beautiful Swede.

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You get the idea.

Very nice rifle you have. What's it chambered in?

It's a 7x57. It was restocked previously (Fred Speiser work) and I find the wood much too fat for the metal. It will be going through a diet program with Dean Zollinger when I get home in March. Jim Wisner did the metal (note the slick G33/40 cut behind the receiver ring) and the orginal wood as well which he told me was a Mannlicher since discarded or??? He advised he built it "many years ago". It has Jim's bottom metal fully drilled for lightening, his front and rear sights, swivel band, 3 position safety and custom bases (front integral with the Q-rib) and quick detach rings capped with a Shilen 22" barrel. The bolt opens, slides and closes like glass, simply amazing. Shoots the 140 gr Accubond very well.

Boxhead,
I have been to Atyrau. Seems Aktau is being left behind.
What a lovely place.

Great looking rifle.