Mauser 1908 just purchased *LOTS OF PIC'S*

I'd like to find someone in Canada that does fantastic checkering, Theres a few places in the states, but I like to shop in Canada, and don't like the idea of shipping the stock across the boarder, Not sure what I would get done, maybe some nice checkering with ribbons or some such, anyone have any personal experience with a good stock worker?

Edit: A quick search of the gunsmith forums and I answered my own question, should have tried that first, my bad, theres several good company's by the looks of things.
 
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+1 on the checkering. A nice ultra-fine fancy checkering job would be the icing on the cake.

And it's a little hard to see the finish on the metal - it almost looks like it's in the white, or maybe just faded. A highly polished deep blue would be ###y on it, too
 
Its stainless, its just the light from my florescent desk lamp that I used for lighting.

I'm hoping a gunsmith can tell me if I can use modern loads in the range of Hornadys light magnum factory loads, I'd assume because of the newer barrel and excellent condition it should be alright.
 
tkv000 said:
Its stainless, its just the light from my florescent desk lamp that I used for lighting.

I'm hoping a gunsmith can tell me if I can use modern loads in the range of Hornadys light magnum factory loads, I'd assume because of the newer barrel and excellent condition it should be alright.
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That's a beautiful rifle and one I would be proud to own.:)

You mentioned that it built on a Model 1908 Mauser. It's probably a Brazilian M1908. These were initially built under contract by DWM(Deusche Waffen Und Munitions Fabrikan) at their Berlin or Oberndorf factories. Later the 1908 was made in Brazil. Are there any markings on the left side-wall?

The actions on the 1908 were normally left in the while and polished to a high shine. It was apparently an effective way of limiting rust.

It is highly unlikely that the action is stainless.
 
Ah, that would make sense. There are no markings on the outside of the action that I can see, the serial number is clearly marked on top of the barrel, so Im thinking all the other markings are polished off. Ill have to take it all apart for a good inspection before firing it to look for any issues, are there any important numbers or markings I should keep an eye out for that could be lurking underneath?
 
The entire rifle was built by Kurt Hansen. He lived up here for many years and spent most of his time on Frances Lake, as well as in Faro. He was not a professional gunsmith, trapped mostly, but really enjoyed working on and building guns. His home on Frances Lake is now a tourist resort. :)

Now get this, the octagon barrel was done during one winter in the bush, entirley by hand, no machines at all! I well remember when he brought it to town in late Spring. He had it at the shop of one of the members here, Klondike Bob, and it was still in the white. Perhaps he will chime in here about this rifle, as well.

Kurt draw-filed the entire barrel and finished it with stones and emery cloth. He also did all of the action work.

This was just one of his projects. You should see the 98 Mauser he converted to a SQUARE BRIDGE! :cool:

Ted
 
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Nice score TKV, very nice!

Knowing the background of that rifle will boost the value to the right person should you ever decide to sell it. However, if you do sell it, the rest of us will end up on your doorstep to slap you with the famous leather driving glove! LOL

It is in a perfectly matched chambering too. As much as I agree with it needing checkering and sights I would have a hard time doing it as the Gent who made it was an artist. Do as you will but make sure they are full capable of the job!

So will it stay in a safe or are you going to hunt with it?
 
I defiantly changed my mind on checking after getting a little history, I took it out and shot it for the first time Sunday, and it handles just fine without checkering, so its going to stay as is, I can't get over how light it feels (have to get a scale and weight it). I will certainly hunt with it, I believe guns should be used for there intended purpose, no matter how nice, they should be shot. No safe queens in my collection, I take care of my guns, but they get used.
 
Mate, that rifle is superb and in the finest tradition of European hunting rifles.
Plus 7x57 is a brilliant cal and will take down everything in Nth America with the exception of the big bears, or so I've been told.
Buffalo would be the only limit here in Oz.
Sure wish it was mine.......
 
Noel said:
Nice score TKV, very nice!

Knowing the background of that rifle will boost the value to the right person should you ever decide to sell it. However, if you do sell it, the rest of us will end up on your doorstep to slap you with the famous leather driving glove! LOL

It is in a perfectly matched chambering too. As much as I agree with it needing checkering and sights I would have a hard time doing it as the Gent who made it was an artist. Do as you will but make sure they are full capable of the job!

So will it stay in a safe or are you going to hunt with it?
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Come on now Noel, you wouldn't slap a guy with a leather driving glove, especially when you are there to buy his rifle.!! He might end up biffin' himself in the ear for selling it to a smooth talker from Cochrane Alberta.
 
Not so sure that one would agree with my pocketbook! She is a beauty. I was suprised to see it not wearing any checkering. The more I think about it if it were my gun it would be left as is, just as Trev mentioned. He will have to just get another one with the irons on it and checkering.

My smooth talking never gets me anywhere as the true method to my madness is always revealed. I am cursed by not being able to keep a straight face or tell a lie. Wait, maybe this is a good thing... At any rate I have a Manlicher 7x57 lined up if the guy ever gets back to me. Trev can keep his for now. It is really neat to find one with a background so unique.
 
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