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I was under the impression that "Swedish Steel" referred to the high nickel content used in the production of the Swedish Mauser rifles.

In actuality, the reason for the lower quality arms produced by Germany in late WWII was cost. As the resources dwindled for the Germans, the quality of the arms produced took a steep plunge. Also, the rising need to possibly arm the general populace as a last ditch defense in a rapid manner...

One of my several Ruger SAs, an IHMSA .44 mag. circa 1980ish with Lett zebrawood grips.

Thanks Majic. So I'm guessing 1974 since it's G110XXX. :)

My lovely wife Mauserlady got me a beautiful 6" Colt Peacemaker .22 convertible! I guess I've been a good boy! I shouldn't spread that around as it might ruin my image. The "funny" thing is that a couple of months ago she and I went into our local gun shop, and I spied this Peacemaker in...

If it was patterned after the S&W Model 1 I would most certainly buy one. Not only would it make a great hideaway pistol, I bet CA shooters would be all over it. It would also be fine if it was a scaled up version of their little .22 short revolver. So many new toys in the works. Well...

Not a problem John. It is certainly an ongoing learning experience with these things, and we'll most likely never know all there is to be known about them. :)

John, The Model 96/38 has both a cut down barrel and a cut down stock. Here's a pic I took of the cut down area of the stock on one of my 96/38s a few years ago. Note the reinforced area. This was necessary to keep the end of the stock from splitting since the opening in the channel on the...

I will disagree that the cylinder latch acts as a brake for the cylinder. There is very little friction between that small point of contact and the cylinder, at least until it actually wears a groove in your cylinder. A more effective brake for the cylinder is a greased (instead of oiled)...

I'm not familiar with the workings of DA revolvers, but I have made the necessary modifications to 2 Ruger Vaqueros to properly time the cylinder lock so that the bolt drops into the ramp instead of onto the cylinder, which eliminates the potential for those unsightly drag marks on the cylinder...

Oh no Jay, you've got it backward. If you must hide your wood for some reason, what better way to do it than to have as little as possible. :)

Here is a pic of my Model 77RSI .30-06 and my wife's .243. It is painfully obvious that any other factory bolt rifle is, well, just another bolt rifle that pretty much looks like every other bolt rifle, unless it has a Mannlicher stock. :D Regards, Dave

In that case, perhaps a Daisy Red Ryder. ;)

It's difficult to "value" such a thing in dollars without knowing the condition, and even then the dollar value is determined by what someone will pay. One thing that would add to it's value (if it is a "bring home") is the fact that there are no import markings. I assume it's a G98 given the...

Yes, the M77 is probably the most similar action to the Mauser. I own a few Mausers, and have owned many other Mausers, as well as a Model 77 RSI. BUT... The tolerances are tighter on the Ruger, and thus it would be less forgiving of stuff in the action than the Mauser. Also, synthetic stocks...

One main difference between military Mausers and commercial bolt rifles is that the Mausers are built slightly "looser" in order to function well with dirt, mud and whatever in the action. Also, the triggers on Mausers are not as fine as a basic sporting rifle, typically having a two stage type...

I hate to break it to ya, but it was a chipmunk! Didn't anyone else ever watch Wild Kingdom? Oh, and Holly, chipmunks are too damned cute to shoot. :) Well, I guess DDJ doesn't think so, but he probably woulda missed anyway, because to tell the truth, I didn't see a "toaster" out there...

El Tejon, it is legal (last I heard) to shoot in unincorporated areas of Kern County. Dave

Cool gun. I owned a 200th year SBH about 15 years ago, and now own (Well, it's my daughter's now) a 200th year 10/22. I always keep my eyes peeled for such things. :) "Made in the 200th year of American Liberty" is certainly more appealing than "Dear customer, please be sure to read the...

Anytime your brass fractures, it is a problem. Could be due to poor annealing of the brass, a worn or oversize chamber throat, etc. Remember, that brass is what keeps the explosion sealed in the barrel and out of your face. I'd stop using it, even with 70 rounds left. But that's just me...