Small ring mauser

[gearguywb]

Looking at possibly acquiring a custom rifle built on a Mexican small ring Mauser, 6.5 CM.

I know next to nothing about these actions. From what research that I have done, it seems the general consensus is that the action are fine as long as it is a small;l/medium caliber.

Any thoughts?

Value? Of course it depends on wood, metal work, etc.

 

[Huvius]

I believe there were two versions of the Mexican Mauser.
IIRC, the first few thousand (1902) were made by DWM and have a Mauser 98 bolt shroud and flag safety.
That was carried over to the 1910 Mexican Mauser.
The later contract run (1936) have a Springfield style bolt knob/safety.
I'm not sure if the '36 bolt can be changed.
The pre 1910 actions are beautifully made - on par with an Oberndorf sporting action IMO.

 

[Yukontom]

I believe there were two versions of the Mexican Mauser.
IIRC, the first few thousand (1902) were made by DWM and have a Mauser 98 bolt shroud and flag safety.
That was carried over to the 1910 Mexican Mauser.
The later contract run (1936) have a Springfield style bolt knob/safety.
I'm not sure if the '36 bolt can be changed.
The pre 1910 actions are beautifully made - on par with an Oberndorf sporting action IMO.

The later actions were made in Mexico and are actually pretty good also. I believe that if you have them re-heat treated they are likely safe for most modern 60,000psi cartridges. I am nearly finished with the one in the photos. The stock is off being checkered. It is a 1930s vintage with the cocking knob mentioned by Huvius removed, 3 position safety added along with a new bolt handle and Blackburn bottom metal. Chambered for 7x57 Mauser and because I did not get re-heat treated I plan to keep loads conservative in the 50K psi range. There are other small ring actions original to Oberndorf but they are not common.