Classic Rifle stock magazine

[Gert Odendaal]

Good day members, is this item available on Rifle shop shelves or do you have to custom make this rifle stock magazine ?? I am contemplating fitting such a type magazine into my 8x68S rifle stock when commence building the stock shortly? Any info will be much, much appreciated as always... As pointed out in the 8x68S thread I want to build a Classic slim Mannlicher Schoenauer rifle stock, I do believe this item will be a great asset to the rifle stock?? I really would like your opinions..

 

[nztimb]

In my opinion this is an affectation that has more in the way of visual appeal than practical use. In reality a belt slide for your spare ammunition is of far more use than something like this (as nice as it looks) that is going to change the balance of the rife depending on how many cartridges are in it and having to turn the rifle over to access them is far from ideal when the belt slide is much more so. It shows the stockmakers skill with the inlet but is not something I would want on rifle I carried into the field. Just my opinion for what it is worth.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Thank you Garry, I appreciate your advice....this is for a friend of mine who really wants to insert such a item on his rifle stock..

 

[Nkawu]

The recknagel catalogue lists something very similar
https://www.recknagel.de/Joomla/images/stories/Downloads/Recknagel_Zubehoerkatalog_9_Internet.pdf

 

[Nkawu]

Page 27 I believe

 

[BC.Pat]

I personally like it, I think as Mr Gruff sagely stated it shows the stock makers skill. An no doubt its a individual taste. But I think always having four or five rounds discretely & tastefully concealed in the rifle for
immediate use is a welcome addition. One of my hunting partners has a Steyr tropical s with a spare magazine in the stock in 375. Although not as tasteful as what you are suggesting I still admire the execution and fore thought of the idea.
Just my 2 cents
Pat

 

[Bushpig4Ever]

Some of my rifles were fitted with such magazines. Just google ‘Schaftmagazin’.

 

[Red Leg]

I have several pre-war Germanic rifles with them. The “look” value is pretty high - practicality, not so much. I have used all of them in the field, and am pretty sure I never put a bullet in any of the shell holders.

 

[HWL]

One of my hunting partners has a Steyr tropical s with a spare magazine in the stock in 375. Although not as tasteful as what you are suggesting I still admire the execution and fore thought of the idea.
Just my 2 cents
Pat

Something like this?

HWL

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Thank you members your advice is much , much appreciated as always...

 

[BC.Pat]

Something like this?

that's her, I very much like that design and rifle ! My hunting partners rifle in 375, shoots 1/3 MOA at 200m quite impressive; and devastating on Moose.

thanks for posting!

 

[Red Leg]

Something like this?

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HWL

I do have something similar to that on my Steyr Scout Rifle - which is pretty darn practical.

 

[Pondoro]

I had a stockmagazine on my first .458..never used it...they are just for show in my opinion..

 

[cem rona ergin]

Here is one from a Ferlach

 

[Shootist43]

Thanks Cem. I have a similar device on my Drilling that was built in the early 1900(s).

 

[perttime]

They might make some more sense on a singleshot or double, to ensure you have some ammunition with the rifle. Personally, I'd go for some external way to keep ammunition with the gun and on me.

 

[bruce moulds]

handy in a "getaway gun".
if you're in trouble, just grab the gun and go, and you will automatically have ammo.
bruce.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Here is one from a Ferlach View attachment 271246View attachment 271247

Beautiful , it just give the rifle a special appearance, I really like such a magazine on a custom build rifle ..

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Members, I noticed a few persons really like this item on their rifle , but a lot do not like it at all....I really would do you a favor and purchase it from you or just take it over to get it out of your safe or possession, I really do not mind to do you such a favor...please if you have one available ...I will do you this great favor ....

 

[Newboomer]

Try a buttcuff. Holds 5 or 6 rounds and ammo is much more accessible and won't affect the balance much more than the stock mag.