I don't know what I don't know
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Hello all, I Come seeking guidence from the mauser community.
Here's the deal, I have a sporterized mauser project that I want to finish up. I didn't start the project and normally wouldn't cut up a milsurp rifle like this, but it has sentimental value to me. I'm no stranger to firearms but building a sporterized mauser is a more involved project than I've ever done before. I know a little about the parts but any additional information is welcome.
The boring story.
My Grandfather was an avid hunter and outdoorsman into his 60s to include a decent amount of amateur gunsmithing. At some point he just kind of gave it up. He is currently in his 90s and unfortunately experiencing significant cognitive decline so will not be a source of information. Such is life.
For probably 30 years the rifle project In question has been sitting on a workbench in his basement unfinished. I'm in my mid thirties and It's been there as long as I can remember.
I recently visited and with the family blessing took the project and any extra pieces and parts I could find laying around with the intention to finish it.
The details.
The parts I have consist of the following:
A Federal Ordinance Inc model 98/85 receiver, bolt and trigger. I'm thinking it's of Spanish origin. My dad seems to think he may have bought it in california on my grandfather's behalf in the 80s.
A barrel with various markings pictured. My research indicates that it's a FN barrel from Belgium. I'm not certain on the caliber or date of manufacture.
A unfinished mauser sporter stock branded "Timberline Mauser series 111". I couldn't find much on this brand but it appears to be a typical partially inletted mauser sporter stock.
What I think has been done so far.
It appears the barrel was already added to the reciever. The bolt has been swept and the stock has been chiseled out to fit the barrel and receiver. It fits in pretty snug.
What I think needs to be done.
The barrel needs to be "bedded". The stock needs to be finished and a scope mount added. I think I'm missing the magazine follower and the two screws to hold it all together.
Not to mention figuring out what caliber the barrel is and checking head space.
I honestly think he did most of the work and I need to do very little to drag it over the finish line. Tell me how I'm wrong and help a guy finish this up so I'll have something to remember my grandfather by when he's gone.
Thanks for reading.