Argentine Mauser rebuild

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I have a 1908 Argentine Mauser converted to 30-06. It feeds cartridges well but even using .312/.313 bullets accuracy could be better. The barrel is pretty rough. I'm considering rebarreling to 35 Whelen using a Bergara barrel from Midway. Do you think it will feed without modification to the magazine?
 
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I helped a friend rebarrel his 1909 Argentine to 35 Whelen when I did my Mauser to the same.
Both feed just fine and we did not have to lenghen the magazine box at all.
That is a great caliber, and we both used the Adams-Bennett Barrels we got from Midway when they were in sale.
The accuracy is excelent, and we are both very pleased with the way the rifles turned out.
He installed a Boyd's stock on his, and I built a custom for mine.
We both installed a pachmeyer recoil pad on the stock to lessen the recoil and they are very managable.
I drilled and tapped both receivers for Leupold scope mounts and welded on a custom bolt handle.
He opted for having me modify his military trigger to a set screw adjustment, and went with a low scope safety.
I replaced the Bolt sleeve on mine and installed a Timney trigger with a side safety.
He left his trigger guard stock, but I reshaped mine to a more streamline shape with an extended magazine release.
I was going to modify the original floorplate to a Hinged style, but just didnt get around to it.
Both rifles sport a nice Slow rust Blue matt finish , and no iron sights.
 
Several years ago an outfit called Flaigs in Millvale Pa. sold the 1909 Argentine actions, brand new, in the white for $25.00. I built several rifles on this action including some Belted Magnum calibers. The floor plates were in fact "hinged" as issued. Very beautiful actions that made into beautiful rifles. I never had a feeding issue with this action.
 
Do they still sell those actions? Oh well...

It should work just fine. There really shouldn't be any issues with .35, if it feeds fine to start with.
 
Flaig's has been out of business for several years. As for the 1909 Mauser action availability, it's anybody's guess. Maybe one could be found on line subject to a high price and shipping regulations.
 
Flaigs is a Pgh legend. We still see sporters turn up with his name stamped on them. Strangely, no one wants to sell one. I have a friend who has a Flaigs 03 sporter. It just warms your heart to hold it.
 
Flaigs is a Pgh legend. We still see sporters turn up with his name stamped on them. Strangely, no one wants to sell one. I have a friend who has a Flaigs 03 sporter. It just warms your heart to hold it.
I visited Flaig's in 1961 and their retail store and shop were second to none.
Still never heard why they met their demise.
 
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