diggerdanh Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...38/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...27/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...29/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...30/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...31/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...33/500x375.aspx http://danhounshell.com/photos/diggerdanh/...34/500x375.aspx Click here to see all pics. It is a Model 94 Brazilian Mauser - which I got as receiver only (from Sarco maybe?). Barrel is a surplus Swedish mauser barrel in 6.5x55 cut and crowned at 24" - I think I picked this up from Sarco about a year ago on sale. Bolt shroud, ejector, extractor, and triggerguard are all from a model 93 Turk Mauser. Bolt is some type of 93/95 that I picked up from one of the auction sites already forged and polished. I drilled and tapped for 1-piece base. Currently using a B-Square weaver type base with a Glenfield 4x32 fixed power scope with low weaver type rings. Clip guide on receiver was filed and stoned as was the rest of the receiver. There is still a little bit of pitting that you can see just above the woodline in one of the pics - but it's not too bad. Safety is a Timney buehler type. Trigger is stock - will switch to a Timney Sportsman as soon as it gets here in the mail. Stock is something I picked up from Ebay I think at least a year ago - the inletting was pretty close to mine - I got lucky. Everything but the bolt is cold blued (did a pretty good job, but it is really light - almost grey). It took about 10 days to do (at about an hour or so an evening and a couple of hours each day on the weekends), but I had all of the parts on hand before I started. I'm pretty pleased with the results for my first project. I probably only have about $160 in it including the scope, but minus the parts borrowed from other guns. Though I did probably spend at least another $250 on tools, which will definitely be re-used! I also accomplished a couple of the goals I set out to: make some mistakes and learn from them and identify the areas where I need more practice or a better process. One of those areas is in metal prep - in a couple of pictures you can see where I still have some file marks (especially on the rear bridge). I'm going to have to invest in a sand blaster and air compressor if I want to do as nice a job as I'd like to do. Additionally, I think on the next project I will attempt a rust blue - either that or I will attempt parkerizing and/or duracoat or another spray-on finish. I still have a little bit of work to do - mostly bedding. There is a little bit of a gap around the magazine well and the wood on the bottom and I need to bed the front ring and first couple inches of barrel. Best of all it was fun, took my mind off work, and gave me some pride in a job well done. I can't wait to shoot it!! I, too, have to thank all of you gents (and ladies!) for your input to MFRC - without it I would have never even thought to take on such a project, let alone have the nerve to do so. Thank you all very much. Now on to the next tune-up project - a 95 Chilean in its stock 7mm mounted in a synthetic stock - plus all the other goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Very nice work Dan.Having all the parts on hand is something I'll try on my next gun.I've thought about trying one of those 94 Brazilian actions and didn't know they were German made.You went with my favorite caliber and built one fine looking rifle.Thanks for the pics,and get started on the next gun.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 nice start DAN you are on your way now to real addiction.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc0332 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I like that rifle. That stock really has some character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Nice work, I like the stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I wish my first rifle looked that good! The hardest part is learning what to take your time on...and you already have clearly identified several steps. Of course the most important thing is how it shoots. I'm looking forward to some target pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I love that bolt. I have a Swede with bolt almost identical. My first attempt was a disaster. A Spanish 95 with the wide arc bolt. We straightened it, crudely, then cut and turned down. Looks like crap. In looking at the pedigree, Brazilian, Turk, 93/95, etc, what do you call it? I didn't realize all those parts would breed together. I have a Loewe rifle, but it is an Argentine, a totally different breed. I rebarreled it with a Swede barrel and call it a Swedentine. Of course, my Swede barrel on Turk action is a Twede. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdanh Posted March 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 In looking at the pedigree, Brazilian, Turk, 93/95, etc, what do you call it? ... I rebarreled it with a Swede barrel and call it a Swedentine. Of course, my Swede barrel on Turk action is a Twede. I hadn't wondered about it yet. I, of course, had heard of the Twedes before and I think it is an appropriate name, but I have no idea what to call a Brazilian, Swedish, Turk combo - ... Anything I try to come up with just sounds silly. BTW, thanks for all the comments, gents. I am pretty proud - it is a fairly good looking rifle, but I have to say that the pictures make it look much better than it really is. Like some women - it looks much better from across the room than it does up close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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