A custom for a client built on a 1903 Springfield action incorporating many Mauser features into the build. Not my typical style of stock, this one has much more American style.
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Very nice work Steve ! Lots of neat features on that action. The Mauser Bolt stop/release is interesting, does it function as an ejector as well ? The rear square bridge looks much better than the standard Springfield "hump". I bet this project took a long time to complete.
Wyatt
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Wyatt, the Mauser bolt stop does indeed function as an ejector as well. Some of the other Mauser type features are the bolt handle and the re-shaping of the rear tang. I can not seem to build a rifle without some British influence so the H&H pattern 1/4 rib and front sight. Steve
Have not done it on a Springfield but have on a model 54 Winchester. Inthis case, it is only a bolt stop with no ejector, of course. A relatively easy conversion on the 54; probably not quite so much so on a Springfield. Who has done one on a P14 or Remington Model 30? Regards, Bill.
Originally posted by Bill Leeper: Have not done it on a Springfield but have on a model 54 Winchester. Inthis case, it is only a bolt stop with no ejector, of course. A relatively easy conversion on the 54; probably not quite so much so on a Springfield. Who has done one on a P14 or Remington Model 30? Regards, Bill.
1917 Remingtons, done a few on those. I think I still have one in the shop. I will get a pic. Of course not as nice and this one by far. Nice work. Don
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