Mauser
Yes I have a 1909 straight bolt German Mauser. It's a long rifle and in very good condition. Has all the German markings for that Ara on it. Was wondering if anyone could estimate what it might be wroth. Any help I would be very grateful for. Thanks
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i have a mauser f3648 modelo argentino 1891 manufactuer loewe berlin, just wondering what the value would be, it was handed down from my grandfather...thanks 0 -
You may also want to check out the Swedish Mausers. 0 -
both excellent rifles, with the edge to the 24/47. the ones I've seen are just a little better in machining. 0 -
Go with the M 48, it would more likely to be in better less used condition, they were made by the Yugo's as new production in their arsenal after the war. The 24/47's were reworked refurbished rifles originally made prior to the Second World War, some were early Belgian contract rifles from the 20's. 0 -
SOG International has Czech VZ-24's in 7mm in Good Condition for $169 or buy two at $159 made prior to WWII. If you can find a Mauser that wasn't used in any war its in far better shape. I like the Argentine Sporters out there. Bores, stocks, finish usually really good shape. The Swedes are good too, but prices have gone up. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by shooterone
I am thinking of buying a military Mauser for shooting. I know very little of those rifles but I think I would like to have a Yugoslavian M48 or M24/47. The reason I picked those models is because I heard there are plenty around in excellent condition and the prices are still fairly low. Any comments on those. Thanks
Yup, you're exactly right. These can still be had in excellent condition for under $200. Buy one. [;)]
Whether the M48s or 24/47s are better is debatable.
After the war was over with the rise of Communism, the quality of worksmanship in the Commie-bloc countries started to go downhill.
Remember that old chestnut about labor in Commie countries "They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work".
Later manufacture M48s (these were made from the late 1940s all the way into the mid-1960s, IIRC) are going to be more common, but probably NOT quite as smooth or well put together as the pre-war M24-47s.
On the other hand, the M48s are going to have bent bolts, making standard-mounting of a scope (should you want to do that) possible.
The 24/47s will mostly have straight bolts (there are a few rare bent bolt ones floating around). If you want to mount a scope in normal position, you'll have to get the bolt bent, something that might run you around $50.
Swedish Mauser? Great guns, prices are now at least a couple hundred (eg $500+) and take the Swedish round rather than cheap and common 8mm surplus. Probably not your cup of tea.
Czech Mausers are good, but 7mm ammo isn't as cheap nor plentiful as 8mm. If you want one in 8mm, there are still some to be had.
For example, Aim Surplus has some reconditioned 8mm Czech Mausers for around $210. Those could be good.0
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