Old Mauser makover- lot of pictures

[brybenn]

You got skills

 

[Decker9]

You’ve done a mighty fine job here!! Looks amazing!!

 

[bcsteve]

Outstanding!

 

[1ABNDT]

Great job, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

 

[dan belisle]

Very nice job Nestor. A rifle anyone would be proud to own and use. - dan

 

[jamesharrison]

Well done, sir.

 

[ff33]

Incredible, beautiful job.

 

[Grouse Man]

Indeed, very well done. The rifle 'looked' pretty nice in the Before state, but you've really stepped it up. That bluing looks great. Really a nice straight forward project that anyone could accomplish with your tips.

 

[stsfld66]

What was your process for restoring the plastic parts ? They look fantastic.

 

[Nestor]

What was your process for restoring the plastic parts ? They look fantastic.

Just light sanding. 800, 1000, 2000 Grit. Followed by a touch of silicone grease.

 

[Nestor]

Thank You Gents. It's as much fun to work on those projects as taking them to the range after all...if not more

 

[mimile]

Amazing work. Very nice pictures for our pleasure. Thank you.

 

[DrWho]

Awesome job congrats , but you should do a light recut - clean out on the checkering , that will really make your stock come to life .

 

[DGY]

I’m into the process of doing the same, my dad gave me an old small ring Mauser 98 in 8x57 that he bought when he was 16(now80), it is a military that has been sporterized but really well done stock wise so I striped it and refined a bit the lines, next I masked the checkering and I will fit the new but pad with the needed spacers(LOP, is a bit short) after that I will start the refinishing process using extra dark shaftol oil! I had Garry Flach to check head space, install a double set trigger(the way it use to be) and modified the bolt to a nice butter knife one!
I’m excited about it!

 

[Nestor]

I’m into the process of doing the same, my dad gave me an old small ring Mauser 98 in 8x57 that he bought when he was 16(now80), it is a military that has been sporterized but really well done stock wise so I striped it and refined a bit the lines, next I masked the checkering and I will fit the new but pad with the needed spacers(LOP, is a bit short) after that I will start the refinishing process using extra dark shaftol oil! I had Garry Flach to check head space, install a double set trigger(the way it use to be) and modified the bolt to a nice butter knife one!
I’m excited about it!

Awesome, please share your progress as well. I love stories like yours.

 

[The Kurgan]

It's nice to see old guns restored so lovingly. Well done OP.

 

[DGY]

Awesome, please share your progress as well. I love stories like yours.

I would but I can’t post pictures… I can do links! Anyway I can put something together when I’m done!

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

Lovely work, Nestor. You've allowed an old lady to regain some of her dignity and youth.

 

[D-Man]

Nice job Nestor. the grain on the stock really pops now, a nice piece to work with.