17 June 2001, 00:06
NorsemanChile military mauser conversions
I like to buy this chile military mauser with a trick out Weatherby type wood stock chambered in 7X57 for only $125.00. I would like to swap barrel and have it chambered in 243 A.I. or perhaps a 6mm Remington. So the question is, is it safe to do so? I believe it is stamped Oberdorf as well.
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17 June 2001, 03:12
<333-OKH>Norseman: DO NOT BUY THIS GUN! You could be killed by your conversion! Please e-mail me and I will give you the address of the Suspect Mauser Action Consortium, a group of like minded saviors of the shooting world. We will buy this rifle and take it out of circulation for the good of us, er--the world. Ya that's it the world.
Seriously,sounds like a great deal and should pose no problems to convert if the action is sound, but why?
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If Elmer didn't say it, it probably ain't true.
17 June 2001, 05:57
AtkinsonNorseman,
You need to further identify this Mauser, Chile had a number of Mausers...What are the markings on the action?? It could be a wonderfull action or a not so good one...Is it a M-95 or 98?? Are there any dates??
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Ray Atkinson
ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com
17 June 2001, 18:19
NorsemanI will post the informations on marking/dates on Tuesday the 19th when the guy get back. The reason I want to do a conversion is because I already own a 7mm in Remington magnum. I wanted a light recoil rifle for target shooting or perhaps varmit hunting.
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17 June 2001, 22:51
<Don G>Why not stay with the 7x57? It is a nice shooting, light recoiling rifle - and you won't have to buy as many different bullets. At least give it a try. The 7x57 is a great cartridge.
Don
20 June 2001, 23:41
NorsemanHere what I found out, it is a 1895 or M-95 with a stag and lion on the sides of the crown. It is made by Loewe of Berlin and number are A92**. So is this a strong enough action to withstand the pressure of a 6mm Remington?
21 June 2001, 02:04
<DuaneinND>The action is probably srong enough, but I doubt that very many gunsmiths will jump at the chance to rebarrel it for you, as by reputation it is recomended for cartridges of 45000 cups and less.
21 June 2001, 13:16
AtkinsonBest to leave the M-95 a 7x57 and only shoot factory ammo or under loaded handloads in it...Not worth any investment.
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Ray Atkinson
ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com
21 June 2001, 13:48
<333-OKH>Model 95? Sorry old man, the Consortium ain't interested!
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If Elmer didn't say it, it probably ain't true.