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| "And if he scratches it up or chips the stock, he won't have a coronary or need to go on suicide watch.."
I have a number of acquaintances that say the same thing, even though they are driving their $35,000 pickups through mudbogs and narrow rocky roads and scratching up the paint jobs, etc., etc.
As for the original topic, my vote goes for the g.33/40 Mauser actions. I have a couple and they are really nice actions.
Just accept that you are probably going to lose money on fancy guns, vehicles, and most other hunting and fishing stuff. |
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| quote: Originally posted by dpcd:
True; Oberndorf Mausers are no longer $50; but Still plenty of actions out there suitable for building rifles on; whether at the low end, or the high. Do not overlook the Turk 38s; they are fine actions and still plentiful. I have some, if someone wants one. Large ring, small thread; standard 98 Mauser (Yes, totally Mauser, design). Or any Czech Mauser; all good and out there.
Now, as for hardness, there are some pre WW1 actions that will set back, but most won't with standard cartridges.
Today I got back from heat treatment, two Argentine 1909 receivers, made by DWM. Yes they are 98 Mausers.
I specify a hardness of RC35-40 and a case depth of .010=.015. and they do that.
If there is any doubt in a 1909, (and I usually use them as is), that removes it. Don't get too hung up about it; you can ask someone if you have doubts.
Oh, gas at 23 cents a gallon? I remember that; but gas is cheaper now; it sells here for $1.74. Twenty three 1955 cents is now worth $2.12.
Don't wish for the old days too hard.....
Just information.
Tom, actually it was 1960. I was luckier than most. my girlfriend's "now wife" Uncle that was the American Petrofina distributor and allowed me 10 gal. a week for being a nice young lad. My future fil was an oil field pumper and gave me casenhead "drip" gas to mix with my freebee Fina gas. Fuel was 23 cents at that time. I saw $1.68 at a Shell yesterday on HWY66 in Garland. If I had any money it went to recap tires and an 8 volt battery as I had starting problems with the 6 volt. Yeah, bulbs didn't last long. |
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| You have to adjust the voltage regulator a bit; the 8 volts is just for the starter. I had one in my 53 F100 that I drove every day when I was at Ft Knox.
Sorry, again, to the OP, who, I think, wanted to know something about Mausers. Came to the wrong place. |
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| Yeah, Doug..we should contribute at least much as you... you've been hiding behind the door? |
| | | Posts: 3721 | Location: Phone: (253) 535-0066 / (253) 230-5599, Address: PO Box 822 Spanaway WA 98387 | www.customgunandrifle.com | Registered: 16 April 2013 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Doug W:
Ummm...... James, Les did use a recent manufactured commercial action and a pre turned barrel and turned out a great gun.
My reference to Lester was about the stockmaking. But then again you knew that. |
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| Doug: It's nice that you are GOING to do that..some time. My point is that..Take Spearchucker posted copious amounts of priceless information only to be insulted to the point he gathered up his marbles and went home.
Suggesting pros, etc post more..why bother..no money in it anyway |
| | | Posts: 3721 | Location: Phone: (253) 535-0066 / (253) 230-5599, Address: PO Box 822 Spanaway WA 98387 | www.customgunandrifle.com | Registered: 16 April 2013 |
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| Doug start off by posting a welding photo. Extra points if you weld with a oxy torch. |
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| quote: Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
I understand. Why take Ray Bans into the woods when you can use Foster Grants at a 90% savings. Why a premium down sleeping bag when a stack of moving blankets will work . Boots..hell, sneakers from Wal Mart will do just fine. $800 for good binoculars? Ridiculous...Mail order crap at $19.95 plenty adequate!
Honest wear and use does not distract from the enjoyment or beauty of first class equipment.
I have some pretty nice custom built (or re-built) shotguns that I take bird hunting... for chukars. A lot rougher than 90% of big game hunting, IMO. I have a Goudy stocked 7mm RM that I have dragged all over Canada and the West. I'm having Reto Beuhler build me a .404 that will be a functional work of art to be carried around in Africa. My point? Guns are meant to be used. If you have an off-the-shelf Remington or Savage and use it like hell, in 20 years it will be a beat up cheap gun. If you have a high quality rifle that is used like hell, in 20 years you will have a well-used fine rifle... ala Griffin and Howe rifles made in the 30's.. As for DG rifles, I want the best, most reliable, and accurate rifles that I can buy. and it's OK if the are handsome. People have always lavished time and attention on their weaponry. |
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