A Special Mauser M03 in 338 RUM - Looking for a New Owner

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Hello to all fans of the Mauser M03 rifle system.

This post is about a very special Mauser M03 which is reluctantly being offered for sale by a contact in the UK. Pictures below.

Derek is a veteran of many African safaris, regularly made in the company of his good friend and hunting partner of 46 years, Barry. Sadly, Barry has been summoned to a happy hunting ground in another place. I purchased a Mauser M03 rifle case from Barry's wife, which Derek posted to me here in Australia on her behalf. I'll have to write a story about this case - it truly is a most convenient and gentlemanly way of transporting a beautiful rifle between home and the day's hunting ground.

So here's a question. Do you have a 338 Remington Ultra Magnum in your Mauser M03 collection? What about one with an African stock in Grade 7 walnut? I'm sure yours has a fluted, match barrel that's prepared for a moderator, along with a kick-stop, engraved magazine and every accessory needed to take such a beauty out for some work.

No? Oh.

Well, Derek has one.

He ordered it with the intention of making one more trip to Africa with Barry. That trip had to be cancelled and after a pause for reflection Derek has decided that this rifle really needs to fulfil its destiny, though, in someone else's hands. He has good experience with what a powerful 338 calibre rifle can do on the plains. He will enjoy reading a report about what this particular rifle can achieve, be it in Africa with Kudu, in British Columbia with grizzlies, in Montana with elk, Norway with elg, or in Australia with three big piggies standing in a row. So far this rifle has only been fired at a plywood deer cutout that Derek spotted in his back yard one day. Those things are tough and it took twelve carefully aimed shots before it raised the white flag. I'll post some pictures below.

The rifle is listed for sale with Derek's gunsmith in Scotland, at a price of £3750 GBP. My computer tells me this is about $5350 USD, €4350 Euro and $6900 AUD. Everyone here knows what a new order Mauser M03 costs. Factor in the special features with this one and its minimal use ... . That's a good price. I wish it was still 2010 when Australia dodged the financial crisis. Our dollar was amazing then.

If you would like to know more please strike up a conversation with Derek here on the Mauser M03 Blog Discussion Forum. You might notice that I've cross-pasted this message from the Blog itself. You and Derek can switch to private messages as you see fit. I'll put you in touch if needed. Please encourage Derek to talk about his trips to Africa; he has some stories to tell which we'll all find interesting.

Regards, Rick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bob]

Very very interested. hatch...@outlook.com.au.

I have 4 m03's but room for another.

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Hi Bob. 

Love your email address. :-)

I think Derek will see your post, but I'll email him directly too. 

You're ahead of me on M03s and will pull further away if you get a hold of this one. I'm sure I won't be the only one who'd enjoy reading about your choices and how you use them. Please give some thought to helping me put a blog post together - the more pics the better. 

I really should get another stock ... , and there are a couple of barrels I'd genuinely enjoy ... . Hmmm. :-)

Regards, Rick.

 

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

I found this page on the website of Derek's gunsmiths, Precision Rifle Services in Banffshire, Scotland. Derek's M03 has been in good company.

https://www.precisionrifles.com/preowned-items/preowned-rifles/

[Bob]

Hi Rick. If you PM me I would love to put some pics etc in. I will need to brush up on my photography skills.

Bob

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Hi Bob. I sent a PM. It's vanished! Did it turn up at your end? Rick.

[Bob]

Nothing mate sorry

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Right'o. Thanks for that news. I'll see if I can remember what I wrote ... :-)  I used the 'Reply privately to author' button. Google has some problems with this software I think. Stand by.

Rick.

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Ian sent a message which he's happy for me to post here:

'What a beautiful piece of the gunsmiths art. I do hope it gets to the right person who will take it back to Africa. 

I trust Barry has found his Valhalla.

Ian'

Thanks Ian. Regards, Rick.

[Bob]

Any news on this rifle?

[Rick - Mauser M03 Blog author]

Hi Bob. From what I have seen I believe Derek has asked the manager of his gunsmith firm, Precision Rifle Services, to follow up with you. Clearly that hasn't happened. I will email both Derek and Callum Ferguson (at PRS) and ask them to get in touch with you, with a c.c. to you as well. (text pasted below as an edit) (second edit: Derek did write a long reply to you today, but it's gone astray. Any chance that it went to you directly? Also, PRS are having trouble with their broadband service and can't get in touch! Geez! They will as soon as they're back online.)

You might have seen in the fourth message in this thread that I pasted in a link to PRS and their webpage where this rifle is advertised. Perhaps you could approach from that angle while I try a head on engagement? One of us will get some attention! :-)

Here is the 'Contact Us' page from the PRS website. http://www.precisionrifles.com/information/contact-us/

There is a webform for sending them a message.

Telephone + 44 (0)1807 580422
Text 07970 779994

Stay in touch on this Bob.

Regards, Rick. 

My message to Callum at PRS reads:

Hi Callum, Jennie.

Derek Edgley has probably mentioned that a member of the Mauser M03 Blog - Discussion Forum, by the name of Bob, would like to talk with you about Derek's M03 in 338 RUM. Bob will probably try to make contact with you himself, but could you please look at the forum thread at this link and make contact with him? I can help if needed. My name is Rick and I run the blog and forum. 

https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!topic/mauser-m03-blog-discussion-forum/iZ1PbMBUzfI

I can be reached at mauser...@gmail.com

Regards, Rick.

[Lazzeroni1]

Hi Guys 

I’ve recently started to received interesting communications from this forum and it jogged my my mind that this Mauser which Rick kindly listed previously, is still available for sale. I also had commissioned a Dakota 76 in 330 Dakota plus 120 Factory rounds 250g A Frame which remains unfired other than UK proof house. At 76 past, my African hunting escapades are over, hence I would still like to sell either or both of these rifles. I previously had a similar rifle and used it extensively on UK red deer then several African safaris where it took successfully several head of dangerous game but thanks to Air France and CDG it was destroyed, whereby I commissioned the aforementioned 

If there’s any interest out there then I’m open to contact 24/7 and on Facebook messenger Viber What’s App FaceTime etc.

Regards to anyone reading this

Derek

[Bob]

Hi Derek

               I'm still extremely keen on this rifle if you still have it. Please let me know

Bob

hatch...@outlook.com.au