Sporterized Mauser Markings

[mac1911]

I failed miserably at trying to fit the stock that mac1911 gave me. I owe him a beer...or bunch, for his help.

Saturday I went gun shop cruising to see if I could find a "bin-o-stocks" but didn't have any luck:

Competition Shooting Supplies - Pawtucket, RI
Lost Treasures - Pawtucket, RI
Gartman Arms - Wrentham
The Gunrunner - Middleboro
Outback Arms - Plympton
Fat Cat Sports - Bridgewater
Bay State Trading Post - Rehoboth

Talked with shop staff and most said wait till a gun show. I was also pointed to SARCO, Inc. and Hoosier Gun Works. Have found some on ebay too but would rather find it local so i can see if it fits. Anyone know of a shop in MA or RI that may have stocks? Hoping to find something that I don't have to fit (screw up). Thanks

Funny I was just trying to find this post to see how you made out. I'm surprised with Boyds fancy machines and today's tech no one is making reproduction stocks?

 

[mac1911]

I,happen to be on numerich gun parts and they had some inexpensive Mauser stocks.

 

[Artie]

I,happen to be on numerich gun parts and they had some inexpensive Mauser stocks.

Just checked, thanks for the info. If majspud's friend doesn't work out, I will have to grab one from one of the online sources listed. Thanks

 

[Artie]

Finally found a stock. A small bit of fitting but a cut-down BRNO 98/22 stock found on ebay for $25 worked out. So now this sporterized K98 BNZ 45 WaA63 stamped Mauser is ready to shoot. Ain't pretty but hopefully a good shooter. Thanks to @mac1911 for all his help and advice.

 

[mac1911]

Cool , glad to see it come together and looking forward to the range report. IIRC the bore was not to bad on that?

 

[mac1911]

Also i have some cast bullets for 8mm if you want to load up some soft shooting loads.

 

[Artie]

Also i have some cast bullets for 8mm if you want to load up some soft shooting loads.

That would be great. I do reload but don't have dies for 8mm...yet. +1.

 

[mac1911]

That would be great. I do reload but don't have dies for 8mm...yet. +1.

I will dig some out and let you know when I do. Finally getting my basement back in order

 

[Artie]

Finally got to fire the Mauser today. 100 yds, standing. I have never been a great shot but I was really satisfied once I figured the sights out. When I have more time will see how well I do with bench rest.

 

[mac1911]

Thats not bad at all, a few more rounds with a little barrel cleaning between and i bet it will shoot nice. Heck you have a nice free floated barrel there.

 

[majspud]

Does the sight flip or is is fixed?

Shoot, bore foam, brush, clean. Bore snake really helps. Repeat.

t

 

[Artie]

Thats not bad at all, a few more rounds with a little barrel cleaning between and i bet it will shoot nice. Heck you have a nice free floated barrel there.

Does the sight flip or is is fixed?

Shoot, bore foam, brush, clean. Bore snake really helps. Repeat.

t

Thanks for the advice @mac1911 and @majspud with cleaning the bore . The site flips, 2 height positions.