Mauser. Stock replacement help?

[Topshelfbv]

I have a Mauser-werke M96 in 30-06. Great rifle but not crazy about stock. I am having trouble finding a replacement stock for it. I would like a thumb hole style or tactical. Any suggestions?

 

[Dosh]

Top, Boyd's has laminated thumbhole stocks for both versions of the Mauser 96.

 

[Defens]

Also take a look at Richards Microfit Stocks. I put one of their laminated thumb hole tactical target stocks on a VZ24, and it was a thing of beauty.

 

[Topshelfbv]

I tried boyds a few years ago and no luck. I will look again.
I think that this rifle is a little rare I have never seen an action that operates like this one. The bolt doesn't lift at all it cantilevers open and slides forward and back no lift.

 

[RT2506]

Boyd's has stocks for the 96 Mauser. Are you sure that it is a M-96? A 30-06 on a small ring Mauser is a recipe for disaster. Are you sure that you don't have a large ring Model 98 Mauser?

 

[Deleted member 46119]

I tried boyds a few years ago and no luck. I will look again.
I think that this rifle is a little rare I have never seen an action that operates like this one. The bolt doesn't lift at all it cantilevers open and slides forward and back no lift.

Pictures please

 

[shortgrass]

There is a modern made M96 made by the Mauser Werk. I think that's what the OP has, as in no way does it resemble the 1896 "Swedish" Mausers. As a modern made rifle, it is more than capable of handling the .30/06 round. I seriously doubt that an after market stock is available for this model. I certainly wouldn't buy anything from Richards MicroFit, unless you are willing to accept lesser quality.

 

[sable tireur]

This is the model the poster is asking about which is the Mauser Werke M96 Straight Pull rifle. It was a disaster in marketing and execution. Finding an aftermarket stock will be difficult or impossible at best. You could have a stockmaker use your stock as a guide to make you another style.