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Hand matted - yes.
Fine lines - yes .
But it lacks the precise good looking execution when maschine cut(Guillochier).
Anyway the original Cartridge of that barell / action combination is really a mystery.
Rumor is , that there were 7x64 Brennecke rifles with a Magnum action , but seriously reported nowhere.

The magazine dimesions are exactly those specified for the
.375 H&H Cartridge.

There was no standard Oberndorf Magnum Magazine.

.318 WR
.280 Ross
.333 Jeff
.375 H&H the Rigbys and .404 and so on all used Magnum actions

with specifically dimensioned boxes.

Therefore it is in my eyes doubtful( though not impossible) that for the relative little 7x64 Brennecke such a Magnum action / Magazine box combo should have been (a)used to build that rifle.

Hello halger,

Thanks for the reply.

Well ..... The matting works, ..... and it looks just fine to me.

Maybe this is the 7x64 Brenneke from the rumor, and its now reported here, ..... seriously.

This rifle may still be a mystery. But is is an Original Oberndorf Magnum Mauser in 300 H&H caliber, that was Harry Snyder's personal rifle. It seems to shoot great, and I'll likely have a custom set of claw-rings made for it.

Just my opinion, but this stock doesn't resemble the typical Hoffman stock in any respect.

Hello Carpetshib,

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I agree. The stock is serial numbered to the gun in hand written pencil in the barrel channel.
It is very light and difficult to photograph, but the numbers are written in a German style handwriting. 1 7 6 0 2

Or the Harry Snider that founded the "In-and-Out Weinie"??