7x57 Mauser is my favorite sporting caliber and the Mannlicher style rifle is just plain sexy. I know that you will get a lot on enjoyment building that rifle. Are you going to put a spoon handle on the bolt and the metal schnabel on the fore-end? A classy metal buttplate with the trap door inletted into a nice walnut stock would complete the project. Please keep us posted as your project progresses.
RIKA
RIKA