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25 January 2006, 08:33

333_OKH

Post Mauser 1896 Custom Rifles Here

Just curious. How many of you have either worked on them or have them? This has been mentioned to me many times as an alternative since I profess not to use anything stouter than factory Euro loads in my 6.5X55SE.

I have to admit that I have a 1906 made 1896 Swdish Mauser that wins military shoots right out of the box, but the action is the sweetest part of the gun: no bolt wooble, smooth as glass, and just the right size for a 6.5X55SE.

Lets see if you all have anything to show about these?

25 January 2006, 09:54

333_OKH

Will try, but these were direct links to the gunsmiths web page. I just clipped his link.

25 January 2006, 10:49

GSP7

http://www.edlapourgunsmithing.com/jh-mau96.html

25 January 2006, 12:31

333_OKH

What is the opinion of this rifle? I am not concerned on critics of Ed's work, but rather the concept.

25 January 2006, 16:57

TC1

I like Ed's work, it's the concept I have a problem with. Look at what had to be done to fit the safety. The safety lever almost hits the bolt handle and the back of the handle had to be notched to clear the shroud. Then there is the old stigma of a M96, fair or not, you can stick a small fortune in one of these and it won't have any value just because of what it is. If I wanted a small ring mauser I'd opt for a 1910 or 1936 Mexican, BRNO 21H, a G33/40 or that Peruvian that looks like a 33/40 without the lightening cut's. Others may feel different, but that's my opinion.

Terry

25 January 2006, 17:42

manhasset

It looks nice but just a question.

Why was the Blackburn trigger piece removed and replaced with an original Mauser.
The Blackburn has a nice profile and sits in the rear of the TG bow. ??
Bob

26 January 2006, 08:44

333_OKH

I think the Blackburn bow had to be removed because they used a small ring Mauser box, and only the gaurd needed adjusted, but I am not sure.

I really like these little rifles, but has anyone else used them? No one is stepping up, but in the past I saw rifles on this site?

26 January 2006, 19:03

22WRF

I don't think that is Ed's concept. Rather, I think its Jim Wisner's concept. Ask Jim about it.

26 January 2006, 19:29

ForrestB

quote:
Originally posted by TC1:
I like Ed's work, it's the concept I have a problem with. Look at what had to be done to fit the safety. The safety lever almost hits the bolt handle and the back of the handle had to be notched to clear the shroud. Then there is the old stigma of a M96, fair or not, you can stick a small fortune in one of these and it won't have any value just because of what it is. If I wanted a small ring mauser I'd opt for a 1910 or 1936 Mexican, BRNO 21H, a G33/40 or that Peruvian that looks like a 33/40 without the lightening cut's. Others may feel different, but that's my opinion.

Terry

This pretty much sums it up.

26 January 2006, 22:05

333_OKH

quote:
Originally posted by TC1:
I like Ed's work, it's the concept I have a problem with. Look at what had to be done to fit the safety. The safety lever almost hits the bolt handle and the back of the handle had to be notched to clear the shroud. Then there is the old stigma of a M96, fair or not, you can stick a small fortune in one of these and it won't have any value just because of what it is. If I wanted a small ring mauser I'd opt for a 1910 or 1936 Mexican, BRNO 21H, a G33/40 or that Peruvian that looks like a 33/40 without the lightening cut's. Others may feel different, but that's my opinion.

Terry

I hear you load and clear. I just like the little rifles. I will keep mine military for shoots and start the search for a suitable high quality action.