Interested in trading, for a preference, but don't have a lot of good stuff available to trade, so may have to buy.
Project 1: first off, I need a couple rounds of 7mm Mauser brass or a dummy round to check the chamber of a new-to-me Mauser rifle marked Fabrica Armas Ovideo 1929. I believe it may be a 7mm Mauser, and want to check that. It won't chamber 30-06 brass. Research seems to make it a version of the 1893 Mauser.
Once I figure out what it's chambered for, I'll need a set of dies and more brass.
After that, I'll need a stock of some sort. It came with most of a military stock, but no handguard or hardware, and the stock is badly cracked. Someone "bubbaed"* the barrel to thread a .375 flash hider/compensator thingie on it. In which case I may just need a new barrel. I'd be interested in making a 9x57, or 9.3x57 if that is a reasonable change for this action.
It doesn't have sights either. Front of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount through the markings, most of which are defaced.
Project 2: I need a mil-spec stock & handguard for a Springfield 1903A3 National Ordinance action with a WWII barrel. It came with most of the hardware for the stock, so I think I have that covered, just need good wood. By "good" I mean functional and sturdy. Pretty is not necessary.
I could put a sporter stock on it, but I have a much nicer 1903 that has already been sporterized by a good gunsmith. I've also considered putting the NO action on my sporter, and the 1903 action on that WWII barrel with a mil-spec stock in full dress. I love the old military rifles.
It doesn't have the sights, or the mounting hardware for them. Looks like it was drilled for a scope on the front of the receiver, too. Back mount is a rectangular block with one hole drilled and tapped in the center. Think that means it takes the later rear sight, not the older ladder style.
Numrich Arms has most of what I need for the 03, but nothing much for the Mauser. Unfortunately, I can't afford much at the moment, so I'm trying to nickel and dime both projects as and when I can get stuff.
Bill
* Except that the flats on it are at least eyeball square to the sighting plane.