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The History of Musgrave

The Musgrave company was founded in 1950 by Benjamin Musgrave who was a respected large-caliber target shooter in the 1930s. In 1933, he started testing and improving the accuracy of his Lee Enfield rifle, drawing the attention of other target shooters in South Africa. This attracted so much demand from South African target shooters from 1933 to 1950 that he eventually needed help managing the workload, so he had to bring in his son Trevor to help.

In 1952, Musgrave's reputation as a target shooter landed him a spot on the South African international team. During a competition in the UK, he met barrel manufacturer W.D. Lain. Lain agreed to train Trevor on his rifling machine, which was moved to South Africa in 1953, marking a new phase of the Musgraves' business. Later, they expanded their operation to include another son, Benny Musgrave Jr.

In 1969, Armscor approached the Musgrave family with an idea to start producing commercial hunting rifles. Musgrave became an Armscor subsidiary in 1971, and the first rifles were introduced a year later. In the following years, the company manufactured over 6000 hunting rifles annually using various designs and components. This included rifles with Santa Barbara Mauser actions as well as their action designs. For some time, Musgrave also produced .22LR rifles called Ambidex.

In the 1990s, after the arms embargo ended and South Africa democratized, the company began to struggle, and production eventually ceased. Their assets were sold off or moved to Vektor, a state-owned company. In 2009, businessman Frikkie du Plooy purchased the Musgrave brand, and master gunsmith Gary Barnes joined in 2011, helping to re-establish the company.

Even today, many Musgrave rifles are built on the VZ-24 variant of the Mauser Model 98 action. The company offers several hunting rifles including the Musgrave Field, Varmint, Hunter etc. In addition to these, they produce semi-automatic models such as the Musgrave AR 10-12, Musgrave AR 14, and Musgrave AR 16, and also offer a range of custom-built rifles using premium materials.

Musgrave Model 90 Rifle Review

The Musgrave Model 90 is a bolt-action, push-feed rifle produced by Musgrave in the 1990s. Mainly manufactured for the South African market during the time of the embargo, the action is Musgrave’s own variant of the Mauser-style action but updated and modified. The bolt has two large locking lugs that sync up with the action's housing.

Standard models come with a sporter-style stock, equipped with a cheek rest and a recoil pad. The rifle also features a Mauser-inspired flag-type safety catch, positioned on the rear end of the bolt shroud and the bolt release lever which is placed on the left rear side of the receiver.

Rifles are typically fitted with preinstalled iron sights, with an adjustable rear sight located ahead of the chamber and a front sight that's hooded. The upper part of the receiver has four holes drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The Model 90 series, considered a Musgrave flagship, improved upon the 80 series by introducing a new extractor, enhanced magazine feed, and a redesigned safety mechanism, along with an altered trigger configuration.

The Model 90's magazine, a Mauser-style design covered by a steel floor plate, can hold up to four rounds. Both Deluxe and Light variants are available. The Deluxe version boasts a higher quality finish and a selected walnut stock, while the Light variant features a shorter barrel, contributing to a lighter overall weight.

Musgrave Model 90, chambered for .30 Win.

Figure 1: Musgrave Model 90, chambered for .30 Win. (Source: https://special-ops.org/musgrave-model-90-bolt-action-hunting-rifle/)

Musgrave Model 90 Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

.243 Win.
.270 Win.
7x57
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.

Musgrave Model 90 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Musgrave Model 90 DeLuxe
Musgrave Model 90 Standard
Musgrave Model 90 Light

Please note, while the action of the Musgrave 90 models is inspired by the Mauser design, the dimensions of the mounting holes on the receiver may vary. This is due to the fact that many older rifles had non-standard mounting holes, which could result in differing spreads between them. We kindly advise you to measure the holes distances on your model 90 before purchasing scope mounts.

The receiver of Musgrave Model 90, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: The receiver of Musgrave Model 90, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Musgrave_Impala_mod_90_action.jpg)

Musgrave Model 90

Unfortunately, we were unable to find the exact dimensions of the mounting surface for this rifle. Should you happen to own Musgrave Model 90 and would be willing to share with us detailed information regarding holes spacings on the top of the receiver, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Since we cannot confirm the exact B distance between the mounting holes on top of the receiver, we cannot provide you with the list of rifles, that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Musgrave Model 90.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that share two-piece scope mounts with Musgrave Model 90 are the following:

Musgrave Model 83

Best Scope Mounts for Musgrave Model 90

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Musgrave Model 90

There are not that many manufacturers who make scope mounts designed for the Musgrave Model 90 rifles. If you are looking for a detachable repeatable mounting solution for your Model 90, you might consider this two-piece pivot mount manufactured by the German company EAW. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

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EAW Roll-off Mounts with foot plates for Musgrave M 83, 90, 94, 26 mm

EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW Magnum pivot mount, 30 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW Magnum pivot mount, 34 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW XS pivot mount, 34 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW Magnum pivot mount, 36 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW pivot mount, Zeiss ZM/VM rail, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW pivot mount, Swarovski SR rail, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

EAW Magnum pivot mount, 26 mm, Musgrave M 83, 90, 94

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Musgrave 90

Sub Categories

The History of Musgrave

Musgrave Model 90 Rifle Review

Musgrave Model 90 Calibers

Musgrave Model 90 Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Musgrave Model 90

Best Scope Mounts for Musgrave Model 90

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Musgrave Model 90

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