see if you can get your mitts on previous work they've done, and make an educated decision. Start calling gunsmiths in your area, and when you find a few willing to work on it, start getting references from them for previous customers. as such, there is an incredible wealth of parts and knowledge regarding restoration/sporterization of the mauser rifle. The good news is, the mauser is probably the most customized action in the country, going back through history. Please contact us for further information. We are accepting orders for the new Valkyr Rifle, this rifle is estimated to begin production in an April-June 2010 timeframe. We will be working to clear our backlog of all orders on hand at this time. Originally Posted By: As of Januwe will no longer be accepting new custom rifle orders. Originally Posted By: bcw1284google up LOSOK arms, he's a mauser expert and can fix you up with about any build style you like for mausers. If you have the face opened slightly you can do 6.5x55 sweede. 30-06 families, sou you can chamber in those without having your bolt modified. The 7.65 uses the same bolt face as all the cartridges in the. So, FWIW, i'd have it repaired & rebarreled to something modern and shoot it! The argentine is a desireable action to start from, and the mauser design has all the good stuff going for it: controlled round feeding, claw extractor, etc. No idea who built it, rescued it from a pawn shop for a couple hundred bucks. This thing will shoot bugholes, it's more accurate than my tactical rifle. looks like something a rich dentist might own for a safari, lol. It's got beautiful birdseye in the wood stock. My buddy has an octagon barrel 270 done on an argentine action. You can go tactical (mcm will inlet any a-series for mauser 98), hunting, classic, safari style, scout rifle, military original look, all kinds of things. Google up LOSOK arms, he's a mauser expert and can fix you up with about any build style you like for mausers. Any quality gunsmith could make the action functional again (assuming the piece is "missing" not been damaged beyond repair). For a great way to increase your weapon, choose the Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Classic Mauser Argentino 1891 Long Action Left Hand Stock Right Hand Action Military Barrel Channel.The 1891 is an excellent action for a custom build. One of our goals at OpticsPlanet, is to be sure to leave utilizing the most suitable item to meet your needs, and the Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Classic Mauser Argentino 1891 Long Action Left Hand Stock Right Hand Action Military Barrel Channel is certainly one that we're confident you'll take pleasure in. Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks has developed in the gun stock market for a very long time, and the Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Classic Mauser Argentino 1891 Long Action Left Hand Stock Right Hand Action Military Barrel Channel is the proof of their dedication for furnishing you with the most beneficial stocks that money can buy. Hate to sell, but my old eyes don’t work with open. Great bore, beautiful wood, Williams peep sights, Huber adjustable trigger, 79 rounds factory ammo, 21 rounds once fired brass, and vintage Herters dies. These Rifle Stocks from the experts at Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks are made by using incredibly robust resources, to be able to supply you with numerous years of performance. Beautifully done 1891 Argentine Mauser in 7.65x53. Designed to function as the perfect add-on for your gun, the Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Classic Mauser Argentino 1891 Long Action Left Hand Stock Right Hand Action Military Barrel Channel is an effective gun stock for just about any shooter.