Identify Mauser Rifle 9.33 x62
Hi, I have a mauser rifle (9.3 x 62) with oberndorf waffenfabrik, 2 crown markings (the one crown looks like it has a checkered flag - It looks like there is a B and I below the crowns respectavely) and serial number 112481.
The rifle is still in an a very good condition. Would like to know its history and age.
Please assist.
PS I do have photos, but do not know how to include it in the message..
The rifle is still in an a very good condition. Would like to know its history and age.
Please assist.
PS I do have photos, but do not know how to include it in the message..
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I too have problems with posting pics on this site..do not understand why this is so.
perhaps you could email me a message and attach a pic.
Without seeing what you have can only speculate you have a mauser sporting rifle, made some time prior to 1940 but no earlier than 1905. This because of the caliber. The marks are indicative of proof marks required by german manufacture. If the rifle has two triggers, a ribbed barrel with folding sights or provision for claw scope all would enhance its value. again need pic.
The ammunition (cartridge) is obtainable, even in current production in Europe, albeit expensive and reloadable components available, some even formed from 30-06 brass. My only reservation is there is not a wide selection of 9.3 bullets, dia .365~.366. Unless there has been damage or neglect to the rifle you should have a fine shootable rifle based on the worlds best bolt action suitable for hunting, do not attempt to mount a scope in the ordinary fashion of drilling base mounts. Do not alter the original rifle without expert advice. Check the for sale section under mauser sporting rifle for a close comparison. Gather as much opinion from other gunbroker members as possible.0 -
Thiesa,
Posting pictures is an integral part of assessing value, age and to some degree, history if possible. Please read the 'Sticky' at the top of this forum titled 'Posting Photographs'. There are basic instructions and 3 sites but there are literally dozens of photo hosting sites on the web. All you have to do is get the pictures from your computer onto a Host Site and copy an address to use in the message frame of the forums.
If you have problems, post again or e-mail me. I will try to help but responses will take some time as my schedule is packed full these days... It will be evening before I can write anything.
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Thiesa,
Welcome to the forum!
Pics are always a huge plus whenever you can. What you might try doing is going into a little detail if you could about other things that may be there. First, the crowns. Are they on the front top center of the action. Like together in the same symbol? Or, apart in two different symbols and are they of the same size? When you say checkerboard, do you mean like a crest? Shaped like a shield? Any 'rampant lions', wreaths, swords/bayonets, ribbons/scrolls around any of the items?
How long is the barrel (measure from the tip to about 1/2" behind where the barrel screws into the action). What kind of front sight does it have?
The 9.3x62 which was developed in 1905 by a man named Otto Bock. It's purpose to was be an 'everyday' rifle for settlers in South Africa. It was as popular there as the 30-06 was here up until WWII when it was gradually supplanted by the .375 H&H. The round itself never was adopted militarily. Although, no doubt, unofficially used in that capacity in more than one theater. It will shoot a 286 gr. bullet out at about 2300 fps. Or, a 232 gr. bullet out to 2600. I don't shoot mine that hot...it hurts. Mine go about 100 fps slower.
The action was made in Germany. Pending pictures we may be able to tell if it's pre or post WWII. Original or sporterized.0 -
Hi,
I could finally upload a picture...quality is not sooo good (had to take with cell) I will try to take photo of markings 2morrow with other camera [:)]
The picture is at http://www.easy-share.com/1909061665/Mauser.JPG0 -
Thiesa,
The pics would need to include the pictures of the 'crowns' and any other stampings on the rifle. Also, top center of the barrel there may be some writing.
At this point though I'm going to say your 9.3 looks an awful lot like my 9.3, Which would make it a post-war Husqvarna. But that is a WAG. It could still be any number of makers.
Some questions: Does the rear sight fold or does it slide up and down a ramp for elevation? (note: the sight won't slide easily. It's staked, set screwed or friction fit to keep it there.)
Does the front sight have a bead or is it just a blade/post?
Mine is a Husqvarna model 647E made around 1948-9. The front sight on it is a high stand up type blade and the front sight is a bead. That set-up is made for close hunting where the sight come easily into view. Specifically for dangerous game. Beginning in the 50's sometime the round was outlawed for dangerous game and lost it's popularity. Not that it wasn't fully capable. The law was directed at another rifle builder, Weatherby.0
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