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9.3x62 An Old Classic (Pics)

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:50 pm
by herb
"There isn't really a great deal to say about it. Everybody found it so generally satisfactory that there wasn't anything to start a discussion." - John Taylor in "African Rifles and Cartridges"

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http://norma-usa.com/index.php/products ... x62-mauser

Have always been fascinated by the 9.3x62 and wanted a rifle that would do justice to the German heritage and nostalgia of this old classic ammo.

How about this one? Heinrich Barella (http://www.damascus-barrels.com/German_ ... rella.html) Mauser 9.3x62, half octagonal/round barrel, full length rib. The rib is not soldered on but the barrel and rib is machined from a single block of steel.


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Barella also had some Indian connection. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was a customer. Some archive pictures of his visit to Barella facility and a hunt arranged for him (courtesy http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showthre ... ber=208106).

The man on the left is Max Barella
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Hope you folks like her....

Herb

Re: 9.3x62 A True Classic (Pics)

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:48 pm
by Anand
What is there to say?!! My keyboard is wet from drooling on it :shock: . What a beauty! :D . Thanks for posting pics and the history. Old Mauser actions have proportions that can't be matched in other rifle actions. They are classic, and this one is really outstanding.
Thanks,
Anand

Re: 9.3x62 A True Classic (Pics)

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:49 pm
by xl_target
You do have some very nice rifles Herb.
We very much appreciate your sharing them with us.
Have you shot this one yet and if so could you share some of its characteristics with us?

Re: 9.3x62 A True Classic (Pics)

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:12 pm
by TwoRivers
Beautiful rifle, and great condition. Have her go with you on the next moose hunt! My favorite caliber for big game.

Re: 9.3x62 A True Classic (Pics)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:44 am
by timmy
Herb, if this is how you demand justice, you ought to be on the Supreme Court! It is so true, in my eyes, nothing can match an M98 for classic lines, and I'll admit that I prefer German style over British and American styles, your rifle here, with tasteful embellishment and smooth lines is beautiful, and certainly does justice to the classic cartridge it chambers.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful work of art with us!

Re: 9.3x62 A True Classic (Pics)

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:16 am
by herb
Thanks every one, glad you folks liked this old lady.
xl_target wrote:You do have some very nice rifles Herb.
We very much appreciate your sharing them with us.
Have you shot this one yet and if so could you share some of its characteristics with us?
I have not shot this rifle yet, these original sporting Mausers are one of the best handing rifles I have come across. They handle like a Brno .22 and come up and the sights lineup like an extension of your arms.
timmy wrote:It is so true, in my eyes, nothing can match an M98 for classic lines, and I'll admit that I prefer German style over British and American styles.
Timmy - I agree, love these old German guns, even their shotguns are a joy. Here is one made in Ferlach Austria, not German but close.

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Herb

Re: 9.3x62 An Old Classic (Pics)

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:18 am
by Vikram
Herb,

Another jewel from your collection.I like the 9.3X62 and this rifle is a fitting platform for it. Simple,elegant and functional.Love it.

The Ferlach SXS is not bad either at all.

You are a man of good taste. :cheers:


Best-
Vikram

Re: 9.3x62 An Old Classic (Pics)

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:59 pm
by sa_ali
Simply droooolllliinnggggg beauties, that rifle is simply amazing.

Re: 9.3x62 An Old Classic (Pics)

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:07 pm
by SMJ
Gosh what a beauty with such fantastic engravings (y) (y) Drooling is an understatement :D

Re: 9.3x62 An Old Classic (Pics)

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:29 pm
by Harish Asnani
More than a gun its a beautiful piece of art, thanks for sharing your collection