03-02-2020, 10:03 PM
FLshooter Wrote:My dad acquired that 1941 World War II German Mauser action only. He may have brought it back himself from the war I dont remember. He was a World War II vet. The receiver is drilled out for a scope and the bolt is fixed so it works w/a scope. It was probably sporterized in the 50s,long before I was born.He installed an 8 mm barrel and walnut stock.I remember him taking dozens of Colorado elk with that rifle.When I inherited it ,along with his whole gun collection after his death in 2004, it had sat up for a while and it was in rough shape. I took my time and cleaned it up.The action is slick as snot.And with Nosler 200 grain match hand loads, I can hit steel at 600 yards.
Thats an awesome story Joe and makes a lot more sense.
Hats off to your Dad. They really were the greatest generation. Thanks for sharing it.