Anyone know anyting about this rifle.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=42179856

John

I believe that mauser was shortened by Butch Searcy. You can plainly see that he use Len Brownell type ejector modification.

Not a bad price considering what it would cost to duplicate it, but depending on what condition the barrel is in.

That is a very nice rifle and in a caliber that works perfect for our little black-tailed deer here.

Who make bolt handles like that one? That is exactly what I am looking for.

The barrel looksl ike a Krieger #2 or a Lothar #5130.

All in all, a VERY nicely done rifle..to all you metalsmiths out there who can do work like this--CONGRATULATIONS!!! It makes my mouth water and eyes bug out to think of the consumate skill required to so such things...Arthur Olds

Should have mentioned this before...I, too, would like to know about the bolt handle...looks great (but then, so does the rest of the work...) Arthur Olds

Looks liks a Talley bolt knob to me. To bad he doesnt have better picturesof the stock.

Looked like a lot of rifle for the money to me, just figured there must be something wrong with it if no one here has snatched it up yet. The metal work is worth the buy it now price.

John

It's a steal at $3500. To have that rifle made to day would run $6500 to $7000. Hell $3500 barely covers the metalwork.
Timan

Here is an answer to you guys asking about the
bolt handle:


Dennis E. Olson
P.O. Box 334
Plains, MT
59859

(406) 826-3790

His welded on bolt handles are second to none!
And yes, Dennis uses Talley bolt handles.

Pity no international sales.....

Beautiful conversion!!

This isn't the first runthrough for this gun. He hasn't had any takers and I am surprised. I sent the seller an email and he confirmed it is cut and welded. That must be the turnoff for buyers. It sure is pretty.

does anyone know who stocked this gun. there was a monte kennedy shortened 250 for sale about 5-6 yrs ago for1500,also a brownell shortened mauserabout same time for about same price.most slortened mausers are large ring mil actions& while short&cute are not as petite as the K.

As far a Ejector Box modifications go Ross Billingsley(who took over len brownell) and J Belk also do this type of customizing. Looks good whom even made it.
Bob

What Smith's out there will take on the job of shortening Mauser actions and bolts? Mr. Searcy said he doesn't have time for Gunsmithing anymore. Thanks for any info.

Steve E.........

Open rear sight far too close to the eye, should be several inches more down the barrel.

quote:

Originally posted by Steve E.:
What Smith's out there will take on the job of shortening Mauser actions and bolts? Mr. Searcy said he doesn't have time for Gunsmithing anymore. Thanks for any info.

Steve E.........

I believe Steve Heilman will do one for you.

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Any contact info on him? Thanks for any help.

Steve E.......

Ed LaPour
908 Hayward Avenue
Bremerton, Washington
98310

Phone: (360) 479-4966
Fax: (360) 479-3902

Mr. LaPour can do just about anything with metal. He even shortens actions!

Dennis Olson is also an excellent metalsmith.

I've never asked him if he shortens actions?

Check my post above and give him a call!