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Stock colour change time.
I had the factory Brno 21 stock custom re-checkered with recut borders, and all dents steamed-out, by Martini Gunmakers. While they were at it, I asked them to oil refinish it and this was the result. At first, I really liked the red tone, but I soon grew to hate it, as it was just too "metrosexual" for me.
I really like Brno 21H stocks, and this is my second custom built on this type of stock. They're light, classy, and fit me well with low-mounted optics. The key is to find one with a bit of figure as many came fairly plain. They take a bit of effort to allow a small-ring 98 to drop fit, unless of course you have a Brno model 21 action! Of course, I wouldn't dare modify a factory Brno model 21.
So, off came the finish, and out came my favourite finishing oil, Schaftol (dark)! I recently discovered this stuff and now I won't use anything else. Amazing stuff -- all natural. This is my 5th rifle stock that I've refinished, and I'm starting to get very comfortable performing this task.
So, while I am adding multiple coats of oil (currently at my 3rd coat), I thought I'd post pictures of the colour case hardening done by Oskar Kob.
The barrel was rust-blued by Martini Gunmakers, as well as the trigger, extractor, and bolt collar. My crappy mobile phone pictures doesn't do this finishing work justice.
The M98 action started life as an FN commercial unit, made in 1948, complete with a C-type broach cut inner receiver ring. This was the first year of FN commercial M98 production. The action was expertly "taken down" to small-ring dimensions and the mint M98 (DWM) barrel was beautifully re-profiled all by a master metal worker, wood worker and gunsmith. He also removed the charger guide hump. He would kill me if I gave out his name as he's too busy and doesn't want any more work. Suffice it to say, this is a very fine action and it is glass smooth! Plenty strong enough for 7x57 pressure levels.
The floorplate, shotgun-style trigger guard, and sights were also sourced from a Brno model 21. The trigger is a simple re-worked FN-made unit and the magwell is also FN-made.
The bolt is a standard DWM-made unit with a turned down handle (cut/welded) sporting a simple Dayton Traister Mark II safety.
The vintage Redfield bases were also reformed by Martini, and will accommodate standard Leupold, Burris, and vintage Redfield rings.
Yep, she's chambered in 7x57.
I'll post more pics when she's re-assembled.
I had the factory Brno 21 stock custom re-checkered with recut borders, and all dents steamed-out, by Martini Gunmakers. While they were at it, I asked them to oil refinish it and this was the result. At first, I really liked the red tone, but I soon grew to hate it, as it was just too "metrosexual" for me.
I really like Brno 21H stocks, and this is my second custom built on this type of stock. They're light, classy, and fit me well with low-mounted optics. The key is to find one with a bit of figure as many came fairly plain. They take a bit of effort to allow a small-ring 98 to drop fit, unless of course you have a Brno model 21 action! Of course, I wouldn't dare modify a factory Brno model 21.
So, off came the finish, and out came my favourite finishing oil, Schaftol (dark)! I recently discovered this stuff and now I won't use anything else. Amazing stuff -- all natural. This is my 5th rifle stock that I've refinished, and I'm starting to get very comfortable performing this task.
So, while I am adding multiple coats of oil (currently at my 3rd coat), I thought I'd post pictures of the colour case hardening done by Oskar Kob.
The barrel was rust-blued by Martini Gunmakers, as well as the trigger, extractor, and bolt collar. My crappy mobile phone pictures doesn't do this finishing work justice.
The M98 action started life as an FN commercial unit, made in 1948, complete with a C-type broach cut inner receiver ring. This was the first year of FN commercial M98 production. The action was expertly "taken down" to small-ring dimensions and the mint M98 (DWM) barrel was beautifully re-profiled all by a master metal worker, wood worker and gunsmith. He also removed the charger guide hump. He would kill me if I gave out his name as he's too busy and doesn't want any more work. Suffice it to say, this is a very fine action and it is glass smooth! Plenty strong enough for 7x57 pressure levels.
The floorplate, shotgun-style trigger guard, and sights were also sourced from a Brno model 21. The trigger is a simple re-worked FN-made unit and the magwell is also FN-made.
The bolt is a standard DWM-made unit with a turned down handle (cut/welded) sporting a simple Dayton Traister Mark II safety.
The vintage Redfield bases were also reformed by Martini, and will accommodate standard Leupold, Burris, and vintage Redfield rings.
Yep, she's chambered in 7x57.
I'll post more pics when she's re-assembled.
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