My 1891 Mauser (first post)

[DanM1]

I am kinda proud of my Argentine1891. It was a parking lot meet up purchase found on a local classifieds web site. The wood was really dirty when I bought it, and none of the figuring was visible. first thing I did was detail strip it and start cleaning the wood. My stock cleaning technique employs acetone and 0000 steel wool if they are really dirty. I know the acetone sounds harsh, but does no harm when used with 0000 wool and follow it up with tung oil. I have since put a scout style scope on it which I can take off and replace with the original sight any time. I am an avid bullet caster, and this rifle does real well with my home cast bullets. I wish I had saved some targets, but sub 2" groups are easy with this set up. Probably my favorite rifle. There is a special feeling I get when shooting this 1892 made rifle well. Here are some pictures:

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My buddy Butchy likes guns and will stay right with me while shooting as long as I pet him regularly.

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I have added a correct short hand guard and the scout scope. I need to distress the repro sling. Just doesn't look right. What do you think?

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[browningautorifle]

My stock cleaning technique employs acetone and 0000 steel wool if they are really dirty. I know the acetone sounds harsh, but does no harm when used with 0000 wool and follow it up with tung oil.

Welcome to the forum... Thank you, finally... I've done this sort of thing as required and it turns out fine, as you've demonstrated. Very nice. clean looking rifle. Looks like it just came out of the barracks rack.

[Salt Flat]

Dan, Nice rifle. The bluing on those 91s is just the best. Tiger striped stock! Cleaned up to just the right degree. You even have a good looking dog! Man--Life's not fair--Salt Flat