Thread: Oberndorf Mauser

Jeff's kurz

The stock on that one is Geoff Slee's "Rigby" pattern (Geoff passed to the other side some years ago). The rifle came to me as a write off, the original stock was really hacked about.

Later I sent this stock and an original to Gorden Cusen's in Tasmania, he now holds patterns for them.

Its a superb wee "mountain rifle".

I remember reading 2 dogs and a rifle by Ken Cuthbertson as a kid. He had an Orbendorf. I have always thought that they are a beautiful looking rifle.

1908 Oberndorf Mauser Model B Sporter in 10.75X68...............

Interesting calibre, what's it like to shoot?

Originally Posted by nor-west

Interesting calibre, what's it like to shoot?

Quite mild actually. The recoil is more of a slow forceful push rather than a more violent jolt. The felt recoil is less than my Mod 70 375 H&H magnum.

That’s a beaut @Allgood , very early rifle with the side plates and prince of Wales style grip , double triggers as well , that aperture sight is a very sought after piece of hardware ,thanks for posting pics mate , I have a Kurz that at some stage in its life had a aperture sight that fitted to the bolt release lever , it’s impossible to find one .

Originally Posted by Lucky

That’s a beaut @Allgood , very early rifle with the side plates and prince of Wales style grip , double triggers as well , that aperture sight is a very sought after piece of hardware ,thanks for posting pics mate , I have a Kurz that at some stage in its life had a aperture sight that fitted to the bolt release lever , it’s impossible to find one .

Thanks @Lucky. I have about 30 Eley/Kynoch loaded rounds for it and the same number of empty cases. Intend to take a deer with it one day..........

Here is a link to a John Speed article about the different types of Mauser sporting rifles. You might need to join nitro express to be able to see it. I do have a PDF copy if anyone is interested

http://nitroexpress.info/ezine/Nicku...Variations.pdf

Originally Posted by stug

Here is a link to a John Speed article about the different types of Mauser sporting rifles. You might need to join nitro express to be able to see it. I do have a PDF copy if anyone is interested

http://nitroexpress.info/ezine/Nicku...Variations.pdf

I’ve got a hard copy, almost


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Originally Posted by stug

Here is a link to a John Speed article about the different types of Mauser sporting rifles. You might need to join nitro express to be able to see it. I do have a PDF copy if anyone is interested

http://nitroexpress.info/ezine/Nicku...Variations.pdf

Great link @stug , cheers , can you PM me the PDF version please , I don't have any of Jon Speeds books , a copy is on my bucket list though !

@Allgood
Thats bloody nice

Originally Posted by Boxton

@Allgood
Thats bloody nice

Thanks. Must post up an interesting story about the rifle......will wait till I finish all the work stacked up around me while the lockdown is in force ( or when I start going stir crazy Lol)

Out of curiosity what's the difference between type A and B? Is there a C?

The Jon Speed article I linked shows the differences. Basically A is the flashiest, B is for the working man.