Mauser rifle
TRADED FOR a mauser rifle rebarreled to .308 caliber short barrel synthetic stock nice job my question is was it commercial or a military in its former life markings are as follows a star emblem followed by SerieC.CH NO5351 MAUSER- WERKE A.B. OBENDORF A/N. also has mauserlogo on top rear of reciever I would like to mount a long eye relief scope on it for a scout rifle any comments or suggestions would be appreciated thanks Rick
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Gentlemen
I just registered on this forun to see if I could get some advise on a Mauser rifle that I have. First of all it is an 8MM, with a 98 large ring receiver. On the side of the receiver it has GEW 98, a crest on the top of the front ring with the word DANZIG under the crest, and 1918 under that. The barrell is approximately 22" long with several german stamps on the barrell as well as the number s/42G on the right side of the rifle. The stock has a top piece that goes in front of the rear sight to the first barrell ring. The bottom of the stock goes to the end of the barrell covered with a metal cover that fastens to the stock.
Any information I can get would be appreciate. By the way, this rifle still shoots and is pretty accurate out to about 200 yards. I have shot it several times with old military as well as factory and reloaded amunition.0 -
Chazman, welcome to the forums! Mauser manufactured some of the finest rifles in the world. In order to determine value of your mauser, we will need clear close up pics. There is a sticky at the top to guide on how to post pics! 0 -
It's a Brazilian made Mauser. It was made in the Brazilian government arsenal, in the city of Itajuba. Originally made in the U.S. 30-06 caliber. Not particularly common in original arsenal, very good condition, as most have been sporterized.
Need quality photos of yours for valuation.0 -
Garth: Thank you for your information that you provided. Is the date 1889 when it was made, or a patent date? It is not in the best of shape but I will get some pictures and send them for you to view. What is the range of the prices ( lowest to highest ) on the gun? Also what is the caliber? Thanks again for your time and concideration, Chas 0 -
November 15th, 1889 was when the form of government in Brazil went from empire to republic. Still honored as a holiday, Republic Day, sort of like our Independence Day. 0 -
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Garth: Thank you for your information that you provided. Is the date 1889 when it was made, or a patent date? It is not in the best of shape but I will get some pictures and send them for you to view. What is the range of the prices ( lowest to highest ) on the gun? Also what is the caliber? Thanks again for your time and concideration, Chas
The original cartridge it was chambered for was our 30-06. This was why many of the ones you find have been sporterized. The DOM would be in the 1930's/40's time frame. If it has been sporterized have a gunsmith do a chamber cast to verify that it hasn't been rechambered. Need photos for accurate identification and valuation.0
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