Name this rifle

[Therifleman48]

I need help to identify the maker of this rifle. I see nothing but k98 on it. 256 newton cal.

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[DirectDrive]

Custom Mauser
A historical piece, looks like.
If you separate the barreled action from the stock there may be a gunmaker's name to see.

I would guess that it was built in the late 50's to early 60's
The scope and dies look to be of that era.

 

[jbett98]

Looks like it was built with a small ring Mauser action.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Must be European because of the Newton meters.. 256 is pretty torquey though so that's good.

 

[Therifleman48]

The 256 newton is 6.5 mm

 

[Andy54Hawken]

98 Mauser Military rifle that has been made into a "sporter"...Nicely done.
As stated above more that likely the work was done in the 50's or 60's...Lots guys did this as a hobby in their garage or basement...might be no telling who actually did the work...
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

Ditto the others on Mauser sporter. That stock work is fantastic. 'gratz.

 

[Therifleman48]

The 3 digit serial number confuses me

 

[Vendor Hidden]

I'd name it Bill. Or William if you wanna be formal.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The Germans often only used the last three digits of the serial number for marking of the parts...
Andy

 

[MountainBear]

Large ring, not a small ring.

Beautiful stock. Unusual caliber. Someone put a lot of love into it. The stock is similar to a stock on one of my sporterized small ring mausers, but it also is unmarked.

 

[Argonaut]

Very nice probably American converted large ring Mauser. They were made by thousands of Smith's mostly after the war. It has a German style Manlicher stock but lacks the common double set triggers and claw scope mounts of a rifle converted in Germany. Many German built guns have very ornate barrels, some with a solid rib built in or 1/2 octagon design. I collect this type rifle and have a dozen or so. They are becoming more appreciated on the market these days and values are rising. The caliber is unusual, you might find a clue to the builder by researching it. Probably some smith liked it and sold the caliber to his clients. It is a lovely rifle to be cherished for the workmanship and care that went into its manufacture. The stock is also more of an American "California" design akin to a Weatherby pattern.

 

[jbett98]

Large ring, not a small ring.

Beautiful stock. Unusual caliber. Someone put a lot of love into it. The stock is similar to a stock on one of my sporterized small ring mausers, but it also is unmarked.

You're right, I meant to say large ring since the OP did mentioned K98.

 

[MountainBear]

This is my little Swede. Similar stock features, albeit with a little more pronounced grip cap swell.

 

[Therifleman48]

Nice rifle!

 

[No_Regerts]

Those dude lickers are an acquired taste.

 

[Argonaut]

When I hunted in Germany it was often with a little old jager dressed in traditional green wool with a German hunting cap and a warm cape. He carried a Steyr Manlicher under the cape that was invisible until he was ready to use it. It was like it appeared from nowhere, I have been addicted to Manlicher carbines ever since. To me, a Manlicher stock belongs on a carbine, they look a little off on a rifle. This is my go to deer rifle, it is in 6.5X55 with an ultra rare left hand action.

 

[41Slinger]

Great thread, elegant firearms, hard to beat wood & blued steel.

 

[Quartermaster]

I name it Gerald Haddock IV.

 

[DirectDrive]

The stock is also more of an American "California" design akin to a Weatherby pattern.

That is the clue that makes it a probable American custom.