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20 May 2015, 17:08
skb
Just finished this one up
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.














20 May 2015, 18:02
Glen71
Very classy! Who did the engraving?
20 May 2015, 18:05
skb
This is the last engraving Charles Lee did for me before he moved back to the UK. I miss working with him already.
Steve
20 May 2015, 18:21
StormsGSP
Wonderful!


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20 May 2015, 19:41
K W Johnston
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
20 May 2015, 19:47
skb
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
20 May 2015, 20:55
lindy2
Beautiful inletting.
21 May 2015, 03:00
srtrax
That's sure is a looker...nice work!


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21 May 2015, 04:17
Snellstrom
Was the Mauser style bolt stop, release, ejector a difficult mod or relatively easy? I have contemplated this on my Springfields at length.
21 May 2015, 05:11
skb
The hard part of the bolt stop conversion is getting a good weld on a Springfield. The machining is relatively straight forward.
21 May 2015, 06:18
ramrod340
Looks very nice.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
21 May 2015, 06:44
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.
21 May 2015, 06:57
tjroberts
Real nice !
I like the stock contour above the trigger guard..
Curious about the caliber ? ...tj3006
21 May 2015, 14:25
Don Markey
quote:
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
22 May 2015, 03:24
hogfarmer
Very tastefully executed firearm. Is that a LaPour safety?


"For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind..."
Hosea 8:7
22 May 2015, 04:02
skb
Yes that is one of Ed Lapour's safeties.
22 May 2015, 04:32
hogfarmer
quote:
Originally posted by skb:
Yes that is one of Ed Lapour's safeties.

I like the look it gives the 03 as opposed to the cocking knob. It looks more like sporting rifle, just my opinion and we know what opinions are like.


"For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind..."
Hosea 8:7
22 May 2015, 06:47
Idaho Sharpshooter
Beautiful from every angle...
22 May 2015, 07:39
Lee Baumgart
Steve,

I like it a lot. Beatiful rifle, thanks for sharing it with us.

Lee