Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this impressive firearm today for a penny start auction; this is a Custom bolt-action Rifle built on an FN Mauser G33/40 Action by Roger Biesen at Biesen Custom Guns!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fab. Nat. D'Armes De Guerre Herstal-Belgique / Biesen Custom Guns (Roger Biesen)
Model: Custom Mauser G33/40
Serial: 1749
Caliber: .35-338 RUM (Remington Ultra Magnum)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Lilja Precision Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Mounted Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x40 Scope on Talley Scope Base and Rings
Stock/Grips: Biesen Custom Classic (aka O'Conner) "Mountain Rifle Design" Style Highly Figured Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece, Widows Peak Ebony Forend Tip, and Custom Checkering
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The G33/40 was a German military rifle built in Czechoslovakia between 1940 and 1942. It was built for the Gebirgsjäger alpine troops or German mountain troops, hence the G in G33/40. These mountain troops spent much of their time in the alpine regions of Europe fighting. The Germans had this rifle designed for the purpose of being used in the mountains and immediately recognized the importance of weight savings.
It had some very interesting features to it; First and most noticeable was the steel buttplate that wrapped around the side of the stock. This was intended to reinforce the stock and protect it when being used as a trekking pole while climbing. Second, a small ring receiver was chosen to save weight. If you are into custom rifles, you’ll probably understand the excitement of having a small ring 98. Lastly, found under the stock line, a series of lightning cuts were machined to reduce weight gain, saving mere ounces.
The history combined with the lightweight design made these rifles extremely desirable for custom American hunting rifle projects. Many of these were sporterized and made into lightweight mountain rifles. While I do not condone sporterizing military rifles in the present time, what’s in the past is in the past, and all we can do is make any poorly done sporter we come across into a work of art. If you want to do a Mauser sporter, do your best to find one of the many sporter rifles out there and leave the full-stocked military rifles for the collectors.
Roger Biesen spent 15 years as a machinist before choosing to join his father full-time, creating custom guns. In the late 1970s, he took over the manufacturing of the grip caps and butt plates. Over the years, Al taught Roger all the aspects of creating the finest custom guns. One of the lessons that Al taught him was to "always produce the very best and the work will speak for itself". Roger knew the importance of maintaining the standard of excellence that comes with the Biesen reputation. Now, the rifles that Roger Biesen produced are considered some of the best in the world. Roger passed away on October 22, 2020.
Contents:
This example will ship with a black Gun Guard by Plano case (not pictured), all original paperwork of custom work, 27 35-338 RUM brass cartridge cases fired from 338 RUM brass, and the RCBS .358-338 Rem Ultra Mag F L die set pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Custom Mauser G33/40
Serial: 1749
Caliber: .35-338 RUM (Remington Ultra Magnum)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Lilja Precision Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Mounted Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x40 Scope on Talley Scope Base and Rings
Stock/Grips: Biesen Custom Classic (aka O'Conner) "Mountain Rifle Design" Style Highly Figured Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece, Widows Peak Ebony Forend Tip, and Custom Checkering
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The G33/40 was a German military rifle built in Czechoslovakia between 1940 and 1942. It was built for the Gebirgsjäger alpine troops or German mountain troops, hence the G in G33/40. These mountain troops spent much of their time in the alpine regions of Europe fighting. The Germans had this rifle designed for the purpose of being used in the mountains and immediately recognized the importance of weight savings.
It had some very interesting features to it; First and most noticeable was the steel buttplate that wrapped around the side of the stock. This was intended to reinforce the stock and protect it when being used as a trekking pole while climbing. Second, a small ring receiver was chosen to save weight. If you are into custom rifles, you’ll probably understand the excitement of having a small ring 98. Lastly, found under the stock line, a series of lightning cuts were machined to reduce weight gain, saving mere ounces.
The history combined with the lightweight design made these rifles extremely desirable for custom American hunting rifle projects. Many of these were sporterized and made into lightweight mountain rifles. While I do not condone sporterizing military rifles in the present time, what’s in the past is in the past, and all we can do is make any poorly done sporter we come across into a work of art. If you want to do a Mauser sporter, do your best to find one of the many sporter rifles out there and leave the full-stocked military rifles for the collectors.
Roger Biesen spent 15 years as a machinist before choosing to join his father full-time, creating custom guns. In the late 1970s, he took over the manufacturing of the grip caps and butt plates. Over the years, Al taught Roger all the aspects of creating the finest custom guns. One of the lessons that Al taught him was to "always produce the very best and the work will speak for itself". Roger knew the importance of maintaining the standard of excellence that comes with the Biesen reputation. Now, the rifles that Roger Biesen produced are considered some of the best in the world. Roger passed away on October 22, 2020.
Contents:
This example will ship with a black Gun Guard by Plano case (not pictured), all original paperwork of custom work, 27 35-338 RUM brass cartridge cases fired from 338 RUM brass, and the RCBS .358-338 Rem Ultra Mag F L die set pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
