Chilean Mauser Re-Barrel

[SBS]

The 1895 Mausers are small ring actions with standard small ring threads -- 12 TPI with a nominal OD of .985.

 

[Stan Taylor]

I am looking at using a Chilean 1895 action (made in 1897 so if qualifies as an antique) to re-barrel into a .577 Snider, but before I do I need to know what the thread pattern is on the barrel or at least the O.D. to determine wall thickness on the barrel for the cartridge or if it will be too thin. Having both would be a huge help. Anyone know?

In advance... 100% legal and not a DD as antiques are exempt from nearly all modern firearms regulations in terms of barrel length and caliber size as long as the new caliber is not readily commercially available, which the .577 Snider is not. Would be a black powered round as well loaded down somewhat so case and barrel pressure are not an issue either.

Thanks... Michael

I hope this helps.

 

[jackieschmidt]

Here is a good thread from several years ago.

https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526377

understanding some of the basic principles of metallurgy helps one understand that there is more to determining the viability of a action than it’s dimensions.

Even knowing the specific Alloy and heat treat to strength level can be deceiving. Steel manufacturing in the Pre 20th century era was not as sophisticated as today. You simply do not know with many of these early rifles.

A good friend chambered a custom Chilean Mauser in 257 Roberts last year. It was a beautiful handy little rifle. It had an old Fajen stock from the ‘70’s. In years past, someone else had already redone the bolt handle for scope clearance.

Thousands of these have gone through similar builds through the Years. Are they safe? By today’s specs, they are certainly sub standard. If you keep the CUP down to original specs, I would say yes.

 

[tobnpr]

Only done a few (98's)- but before I put the first one in the barrel vise I read Kuhnhausen's shop manual (a must-read if you're going to work on these) cover to cover several times.
He recommended using only the M-94,96 Swede actions when it comes to small rings due to the quality. Even though the Chilean 95's were German made and often serviceable, he still stayed away from them. We all know about the soft Spanish 93's and 95's- wall hangers.

Anyway- it's important to know how to evaluate the actions for serviceability before ordering that barrel...

 

[Ggmac]

I just looked at the rifle (it was purchased from a friend, for a song) and not knowing much about them, just took him at his word.
It has a crest, and below that it is stamped "M24/52-C". It is a CAI marked import and is an 8mm.
Looks like I should do some more research before I get too crazy.

Only go to 257 roberts , 6.5 swede , 35 remington , 300 savage ,7.62x39 , 30-30 no modern hi pressure cartridges. Safety first !
Never mind i see its a 98 design .
Quick way to distinguish is , cock on closing = small ring , cock on opening ( mostly ) 98 design . It is possible to make a pre 98 cock on closing to cock on opening and it cuts the striker fall almost in half . Dayto Traister , thats Dayton Traister .
M24/52c isnt a chilean 94-5 its serbian red flag company , if i remember correcty .

 

[Ggmac]

I am looking at using a Chilean 1895 action (made in 1897 so if qualifies as an antique) to re-barrel into a .577 Snider, but before I do I need to know what the thread pattern is on the barrel or at least the O.D. to determine wall thickness on the barrel for the cartridge or if it will be too thin. Having both would be a huge help. Anyone know?

In advance... 100% legal and not a DD as antiques are exempt from nearly all modern firearms regulations in terms of barrel length and caliber size as long as the new caliber is not readily commercially available, which the .577 Snider is not. Would be a black powered round as well loaded down somewhat so case and barrel pressure are not an issue either.

Thanks... Michael

.980 od 55 whitwort 12 tpi . Most cut to 60 degree not the 55 deg whitworth . Going from memory so check