My Frankin Mauser

[GunnyUSMC]

I call it my Frankin Mauser because I put it together fron a bunch of old parts.
I started off with an old junk FN contract Colombian actions. Here is what the action looked like when I started. They cost me $6 each. I had to dig through a crate of about 100 to find 7 good ones.


It's chambered in 8mm Mauser, don't remember what barrel I used.
It has a VZ 24 stock, and it has a K98 bolt.
I had a friend instal the barrel and park the metal for me.









I treaded off most of the other actions but kept one for my next project. A 45 ACP Mauser carbine.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Good looking mixmaster. I prefer the Colombian receivers for my sporter builds. They usually(but not always) already have the feed ramp shortened for the 30.06 cartridge.

 

[Chris-bob]

Looks great!

 

[HoosierQ]

Wow...that's cool. That sling swivel there at the wrist looks awkward but that obviously was not your doing. I think this is super cool.

 

[stan rose]

That looks awesome, I just picked up a BRNO action that is unmolested in the hopes of doing a similiar project. How long before arange report?

 

[GunnyUSMC]

stan rose
Vz24 Mauser stocks like the one I used can be found for around $50 with most of the metal.
It helps if you can scroung parts for free.
I have a thing I call The Foster Home for Broken and Unwanted Stocks. I that I take in donations of old broken and unwanted stocks. The ones that can be saved are repaired and then placed in good homes for a small adoption fee that helps to cover the repairs and shipping cost.
I can check and see if I have a Mauser stock, if you need one.

 

[stan rose]

Gunny USMC,
That is a very generous offer, and I will gladly take you up on it. There is no rush either as I am extremley busy for the next couple of months. Also I am not intimedated by stocks requiring extensive repair, or refinishing. Let me know if anything comes your way.
Greatly appreciated

 

[skidooman603]

Gunny You are the Master Scrounger...I consider myself a scrounger of some ability but I'm not worthy to shine your combat boots! Nice job..as usual

 

[skidooman603]

By the way..That 1916 Spanish Short Mauser we spoke of turned out to be one of the un-converted 7x57's.