I would like to build a custom rifle on a Mauser action. The ones I had in the past were all German K98's in 8x57. I want to build a 9.3x62. What Mauser action should I start with and how much should I pay for a project gun ? Any advice would be appreciated as this will be my first custom gun.
Chuck, I would start with an Argentine, extend the box a bit and you are set to go. The bottom metal is hinged to begin with so you save on getting custom stuff. The cost will depend on whether it is open sights, wood stock etc.
Posts: 4917 | Location: Wenatchee, WA, USA | Registered: 17 December 2001
I had looked at a Abercrombie & Fitch conversion to 30-06. It had a nice stock already. I was thinking that it would not have to blown out too much more for the 9.3x62. I just do not know if it would be strong enough ? I also consider a Winchester pre'64 but no luck on a reasonably priced one
I would like to stay under 3k. Much over 5k and I probably would just go to a used Griffen & Howe custom. Beyond that We would be into my dream rifle of a origional pre war Rigby in need of restoration. My question at this point is really not one of cost in terms of the overall project. My concern is getting the proper action for the project and only what price peramiters the actions might run.
Chuck, if this conversion is a 98 it would work find an likely save you some money. The 9.3X62 as well as the 9.3X64 Brenneke was designed to be put in the 98. Are you going for open sights or a scope. If you want a scope and the stripper clip hump is still in place you have some options. You can surface grind it and install commecial mauser bases or have custom bases made. You can use bases that will fit on the military configuration. You may need a differnt safety unless that has already been done.
Blue, Curious, $500 for the barrel? and another $500 to ream it (cut the chamber) and install???? Tell us who is at that upper end so we can avoid him like the plague.
Posts: 4917 | Location: Wenatchee, WA, USA | Registered: 17 December 2001
Quote: Blue, Curious, $500 for the barrel? and another $500 to ream it (cut the chamber) and install???? Tell us who is at that upper end so we can avoid him like the plague.
I have used Pac-Nor for barrel and chamber work and they have been excellent. They barreled and chambered a Remington 30-S action for me in 375 Dakota and this rifle shoots like a bench rest gun! They make their own cut rifled barrels and they are very fussy. They will face the front receiver ring so everything is nice and square. The owner is Chris Dichter, his company is in Oregon and their phone number is 541-469-7330.
Posts: 90 | Location: California | Registered: 23 February 2003
Jimmy, I will supply you with more of those krieger's at $285. Wait until I get the lipstick wiped off my ass. Messy stuff, don't want it to stain my leather covered shop stool. Jimmy, actually they are $295, I goofed.
Posts: 4917 | Location: Wenatchee, WA, USA | Registered: 17 December 2001
That's more in the price range of the barrels I have been pricing by Hart,douglass and shilen . I don't need any gold dipped engravings. I just want a new shooter !
I'd say for the budget Your talking about, you should get one hell of a nice gun. Very nice wood, Very nice checkering. Top of the line metal work. Everything but high end engraving.
If I have a custom rifle built and I pay a guy $1000 for just his barrel work, it better shoot under a half inch consistantly. If not, I would be having a very serious conversation with him about his barrel work and a certain place that the sun doesn't shine.
Posts: 8169 | Location: humboldt | Registered: 10 April 2002
If I pay $1,ooo for barrel work it better perform favors ! On a gun like this if I can shoot 1" groups from the bench that is plenty good enough for me in a hunting rifle. I am at the point where I really no longer like gold, engraving or any of that. The two things that still float my boat are wood and case coloring. I expect the stock to eat the majority of my budget but I am NOT wearing lipstick no matter how cute your walnut is !
Are Lother Walter barrels externaly rough? Thought I read a post that you had to turn them, or the contour them ,or do alot of finish work ,blue preping them .
Correct me if I heard wrong. Im keeping my ears open for a barrel for a project.
Can ya get a better deal on a barrel if ya send a Super model Hooker to the shop with a couple pizzas and beer?
Quote: Are Lother Walter barrels externaly rough? Thought I read a post that you had to turn them, or the contour them ,or do alot of finish work ,blue preping them
On the contrary. What stands out about L-W barrels are their fine finish, inside and out.
Thanks Glen 71 ... There must of been a thread on barrel blueprep or something and I just remembered the lothar walter name . I remember alot of praise for lother walter barrels . It must have been another brand that was ruff and lothars were the well finished ones . Thanks for clearing my memory
Just a slight clarification here. Pac-Nor barrels are button rifled. I've been to their shop and checked out the buttons they used for the process. Of all of the big names in barrel making the only two cut rifled barrels I can think of are Kreiger and Obermeyer.
Posts: 179 | Location: Boise, ID | Registered: 16 February 2004
Ok guys my base question here is can I pick up any old German '98 in 8x57 and rework this to 9.3x62. I just want to know IF this can safely be done with this action or if their is a different mauser action that would be better suited to the task within reasonable price peramiters. I really do not want to have more than $500 in the action. I still see '98's with the snot beat out of them for a few hundred bucks. All I want to use is the action so again any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
i have a commercial fn barrelled action barreled by husqvarna for $300.00..save you lots of money on gunsmithing.. vg condition,, no rust or pitting...30'06, you can make 9.3x62 cases from the 30'06
Posts: 1125 | Location: near atlanta,ga,usa | Registered: 26 September 2001
If you look closely at the winrest page, you will see that the $1000 barrel installation price refers to classic single shot or maybe lever action rifles with octagon barrels, and maybe tapered octagon or octagon/round. There is a lot more to fitting and shaping one of these than a typical bolt action rifle. I'm not saying that $1000 isn't a bit high, but if it involves fitting, shaping and finishing a barrel for one of the old timers, then $1000 might not be too out of line. I do know one very good specialist in single shot rifles who will do a fine job for quite a bit less, though.
Posts: 33 | Location: Iowa | Registered: 02 November 2003
The one thing I have seen on some Obendorf and rigby mauser actions is that they are either single or double bridge. What does this mean ? I was beginning to think I had to look at Magnum actions such as a old 350 rigby for this project. From what I understand the 9.3x62 handloaded approaches the 375 H&H. The magnum double bridged Oberndorf and single bridge Rigby marked actions I have seen thus far are in excess of 2k
The correct Mark X action to use for your 9.3x62 is one made for the .30-06 family of cartridges, not the short magnums as their bolt face is too large and other dimensions are not correct. One of these, or an F.N. would be the easiest way to go and the cheapest; the Husqvarna action being offered you is an F.N. and would be my choice.
I recently purchased a 1933 vintage Mauser Banner action for building a 9.3x62, it will require quite a bit of modification, but, the fabulous quality makes it a worthwhile investment.
Nope definitely doesn�t appear to be made in South America. I think the Berlin stamping on the side of the receiver is a dead giveaway. Yep, definitely a hinged triggerguard as well
Alvinmack, there is nothing wrong with Argentine made 09's. I asked that of Maurice Ottmar some years ago and he just chuckled and said they were very good. I know that Maurice got his information from actual experience in building them. I suspect that Blue has one of those Black spheres with the little window and all you do is ask a question and shake it and an answer comes up in the window. Then you just post it and off you go.
The made in Argentina 09's have the same bottom metal also.
Posts: 4917 | Location: Wenatchee, WA, USA | Registered: 17 December 2001
