The Oberndorf Mauser "looks" like a Kurz action, not a Standard length but that could just be distortion in the photos. Best way to tell is to have the seller provide the measurement between the trigger guard screws (7.835" for a standard length action, 7.225" for a Kurz). If it is a genuine K action rifle (not an S as advertised), then "6.5 K.P." is probably the abbreviation for "6.5mm Kurz Patrone" (Short Cartridge) referring to the Mauser 6.5x54 cartridge, which is not the same as the more common 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer round.
Looks like a nice rifle, by the way. I recently spoke with a custom gunmaker in eastern Idaho who specializes in modifying small ring Mexican Mauser actions to build replica Oberndorf Kurz actions. Various steps include shortening overall length, filling the thumb slot, welding on front and rear square bridges, modifying the triggerguard for a hinged floorplate, and installing a new bolt handle. Not cheap for sure, but that's about the only way to get a buildable K action, short of destroying a collectible Oberndorf rifle (and risking eternal damnation).
Best Regards,
Peconga in Boise, Idaho
Last edited by Peconga; 05/11/10 07:14 PM.
