MilsurpDan
Ultimate Member
I understand that sporter projects are against what we C&R collectors believe in, but I figured this has a place here in some respects, (I don't intend for the purpose of this thread to turn into a Sporter bashing/argument filled thread). I usually despise any and all forms of Sporterized Milsurp rifles but this one seems to be different to me.
My grandfather's uncle was a master Gunsmith according to what my family has told me, he had a large collection of rifles that he either handmade or improved upon. Unfortunately for us, this was during the "golden age" of Milsurp collecting, so a lot of cheap military rifles ended up as projects for him. This happens to be one of them.
What used to be a Spanish 7mm Mauser (M1916 short rifle?) has been turned into a work of art. He hand carved and checkered the stock from a blank of wood, and finished it to a degree that I would say rivals any other stock I have seen on another sporter rifle. He drilled and tapped it for a scope, but also tapped it for a rear peep sight. The gun has been polished and reblued and he converted the bolt handle to a "spoon" shape.
I believe he passed away soon after he finished this and it has not been shot in the 35+ years since it was completed. I have it on loan from my uncle, who isn't a shooter or collector so he never had an interest in shooting it. I'm going to try and find a box of 7mm Mauser today and hopefully be able to put some rounds through it. Again, I apologize if it offends anyone, but I figured if anyone can appreciate a good rifle, its you guys.
My grandfather's uncle was a master Gunsmith according to what my family has told me, he had a large collection of rifles that he either handmade or improved upon. Unfortunately for us, this was during the "golden age" of Milsurp collecting, so a lot of cheap military rifles ended up as projects for him. This happens to be one of them.
What used to be a Spanish 7mm Mauser (M1916 short rifle?) has been turned into a work of art. He hand carved and checkered the stock from a blank of wood, and finished it to a degree that I would say rivals any other stock I have seen on another sporter rifle. He drilled and tapped it for a scope, but also tapped it for a rear peep sight. The gun has been polished and reblued and he converted the bolt handle to a "spoon" shape.
I believe he passed away soon after he finished this and it has not been shot in the 35+ years since it was completed. I have it on loan from my uncle, who isn't a shooter or collector so he never had an interest in shooting it. I'm going to try and find a box of 7mm Mauser today and hopefully be able to put some rounds through it. Again, I apologize if it offends anyone, but I figured if anyone can appreciate a good rifle, its you guys.