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I just received this one last week from Chic Worthing. It's a beautiful Mexican M98 mauser in 7X57. Mark Stratton did the metal work which includes a nice 1/2 round 1/2 octagon Shilen barrel chambered in 7X57. He also did a surface grind on the action, made a really nice set of custom bases, installed a 3-position safety with a 1936 cocking piece, installed a different trigger and matted a Blackburn triggerguard. The stock blank came from Dressels and is one of the most beautiful pieces of English walnut I've ever seen. It was all sent to Chic Worthing and had this beautiful stock built for it. Mike McCabe and James Anderson also helped with the project. I'm very happy with the results.         Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | ||
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Really a beautiful piece of wood. Congrats. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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TC1, <<<sigh>>> Mark and Chic did wonderful work on this fella! Lovely metal and beautiful wood. Yet another addition to the "Oh My!" collection. Congratulations to all. <<<sigh>>> Mike -------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com | |||
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WOW!!! I am speechless... That is a MAGNIFICENT rifle. Kudos to you, and those others who made that rifle a reality. | |||
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Once again, Terry, my friend, you demonstrate impeccable taste and an understanding of what a fine rifle should be. Better bring it to B.C. and see what it can do on a monster ram or a huge goat! | |||
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Terry, A truely first clas rifle. Nicely done by all parties involved. ddj The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark | |||
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Terry, It is absolutly beautiful! Everybody did a wonderful job on it. Butch | |||
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Cool! "Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen." | |||
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What a pairing of wood and metal. Gorgeous beyond dreams! Jim | |||
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Everything about it is fantastic. The stock blank, choice of action, the barrel, the furnishings, quality of the work, etc. How many Mexicans do you have now? NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics. | |||
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I'm down to one. I've really slimmed down the collection this past year. Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Stunningly beautiful rifle Terry, I have a Mex action sitting here, someday I hope to do the same. Great grain flow through the wrist for a stock with so much figure. | |||
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Show off....  Mike Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Very, very nice. That piece of wood is stunning. Mike | |||
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Beautiful!!! | |||
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The rifle reeks of good taste and fine workmanship. My favourite calibre as well. Congrats! | |||
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nice grain flow thru the pistol grip... very impressive.....  go big or go home ........ DSC-- Life Member NRA--Life member DRSS--9.3x74 r Chapuis | |||
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Very nicely done! ACGG Life Member, since 1985 | |||
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Sweeeet! The photos of this gun will go in my "guns of interest" folder. I reserve this folder for pictures of guns that inspire excellence and remind me why we build custom guns. Top notch work from all involved. Thank you for sharing this with us. | |||
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Looks like a chic black after 5 dress with a beautiful single strand of pearls. Class all the way. You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family. | |||
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Great looking rifle...Grats. Roger Kehr Kehr Engraving Company (360)456-0831 | |||
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That is one darn nice looking rifle! Good job! | |||
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Damn TC, NOW thats Very Nice! Enjoy!!! _____________________ Steve Traxson | |||
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Magnificant! I have an as-issued Mexican Mauser in my safe that I hope to some day build into one like that for me. John Farner If you haven't, please join the NRA! | |||
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Terry georgous. Come up hunting up here and bring it with you. I don't think I have ever seen a cocking piece like that. What is it for? Howard Moses Lake, Washington USA hwhomes@outlook.com | |||
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Mauser would not be outdone by Remington or S&W, that's their combination lock safety! Terry, Simply marvelous.  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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Very nicely done. There's hardly a change I would make on that rifle. After seeing some of your earlier project photos, I stashed away a set of suitable bottom metal waiting for the right Mexican to dance her way into my life. That's the kind of rifle that can keep your mind occupied during an otherwise slow day on the deer stand. ______________________________ "Truth is the daughter of time." Francis Bacon | |||
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Absolutely beautiful Terry. James Anderson has the Mexican Mauser barreled action I bought from you and will be working his magic on it over the next year. Can't wait! On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Impeccable execution by skilled craftsmen. Everyone ,of course, has their own opinion of what is the perfect rifle for them. For me it is lacking 2 things I require on a rifle. Iron sights and a forearm tip. While the wood is dark enough for me the figure does not really appeal to me. There is no question it is of the finest materials and without blemish in its construction. You have very beautiful rifles. I've thought several times on trips to Oxford if you would allow a visitor to stop by. I'm usually coming from Nashville and leaving via Jackson so rarely go by Hernando but you have so many beautiful rifles it would be worth the detour. Your photography is also admired very much. I can never seem to do it right. SCI Life Member NRA Patron Life Member DRSS | |||
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congratulations on a fantastic rifle! NRA Life Member Gun Control - A theory espoused by some monumentally stupid people; who claim to believe, against all logic and common sense, that a violent predator who ignores the laws prohibiting them from robbing, raping, kidnapping, torturing and killing their fellow human beings will obey a law telling them that they cannot own a gun. | |||
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Terry, The rifle looks great! The stock is absolutely beautiful.....I am sure you will put it to good use. Best, Jim | |||
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A nice rifle.The wood is really nice.The stock work is also nice.I would prefer a slimmer, full octagonal and tapering barrel for this caliber. | |||
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Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I'm so proud of this rifle. Mark and Chic are wonderful craftsmen and I enjoyed working with both gentlemen. The anticipation can kill a man waiting on a project like this. I'm happy it's finished. Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Looks great Terry. Wish I got to spend more time with that blank | |||
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Nice rifle. It seems like a departure from the other rifles you've posted with it's longer, fuller forearm. Was that just a function of matching the of the fore arm to the transition form Octagonal to round barrel? Is that the typical half octagon/ half round barrel shape form Mark? Could be just the photos, but the octagon part of the barrel looks significantly larger than the round part: Compare that to the transition from Octagon to round here:   No criticism, just a question as I have been contemplating having Mark build a similar barrel for me. | |||
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It is refreshing to see how nice a rifle can look whithout a chunk of black wood on the end the forearm.  | |||
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The forarm is about 8 3/4" long which is about average length as far as forarms go. I specificly asked for the forarm to go past the the transition from octagon to round. It maybe a little different but I like it. On the barrel, Mark's 1/2 round 1/2 octagon barrels have always ressembeled more of what you see on an American style octagon barrel like a highwall than the European style like what you've pictured. Some don't even have a transition. They simply go from octagon to round. Butch Lambert had one done like this last year that I think is simply stunning. It's a little different but that's what custom rifles are all about. Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Funny you should say that. I pulled that off the order a few months into the job. I just thought it had enough going on that I could do without it.  Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Thanks. I knew it was a "normal" forearm, which is different than most you have posted lately. I really like it. I very well could be wrong, but I thought James Anderson did butch's barrel. IIRC, it has a much different transition from yours and the style Ralf uses. Great piece of wood, and superb detail work by Chic. The skeleton grip and butt plate are fantastic. Good shooting. | |||
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Terry, you are one blessed man! That tool is about a perfect as a rifle can get. | |||
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