I've got a 1934 Mauser Oberndorf banner receiver and barrel. The receiver has the mauser banner, with "1934" stamped under it. I'm trying to decide what to do with it. The receiver and barrel are both in excellent condition, the bluing is still great, and the bore is clean and bright.
Basically, I see 2 choices. First, use it to build a classic 30's German style sporter--schnabel stock, ribbed barrel, etc. Second, try to restore it back to it's original military configuration. I'm not sure what would be the best course of action.
I've been looking at the auction sites to try to find an appropriate stock, hardware, etc for the military option, but the pickings look pretty slim. Doing a classic sporter looks like it would be easier, just a question of buying the right parts.
I've done some research, and this seems like it would be a fairly rare receiver, as Mauser started switching over to letter/number codes that year. Is that correct, or is this more common than I think? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
Basically, I see 2 choices. First, use it to build a classic 30's German style sporter--schnabel stock, ribbed barrel, etc. Second, try to restore it back to it's original military configuration. I'm not sure what would be the best course of action.
I've been looking at the auction sites to try to find an appropriate stock, hardware, etc for the military option, but the pickings look pretty slim. Doing a classic sporter looks like it would be easier, just a question of buying the right parts.
I've done some research, and this seems like it would be a fairly rare receiver, as Mauser started switching over to letter/number codes that year. Is that correct, or is this more common than I think? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks