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1909 Mauser Question

Surfin Elvis
Newbie to the vintage gun world asks:
I have a 1909 Mauser I would like to sell. Not sure if it has been sporterized or not, but here's some info on the gun...
1. "K2273" is stamped into the barrel, bolt housing, bolt handle and bottom of magazine in front of trigger guard.
2. "B3394" is stamped into the stock.
3. "Cal 30.06" is stamped into barrel.
4. Hand shake symbol stamped into metal by front of adjustable rear sight.
5. "Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909" stamped into bolt housing.
6. Front of stock ends about 12-14 inches from end of barrel.
7. Gun is equipped with swivel mounted leather strap.

Any ideas on the originality of this gun? Any ideas on the value? I can e-mail a picture if it will help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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  • Surfin Elvis
    I picked up a 1909 Mauser today. I know the front barrel band and spring are missing. What I want to know is, has the barrel been shortened? It looks like it, but it still has what appears to be the original sight and base, is in original caliber, stock hasn't been altered, etc. I don't know why someone would cut off a few inches of barrel and do no more sporterizing. Was this some sort of short rifle? Barrel length is about 24 1/2". All matching, VG condition, unground crest so I couldn't pass it up at $100. Sorry for the ratty scan but it is hard to hold a gun steady long enough for a scan. You get the idea though. If you don't see the scan (I do but it is in my computer) let me know.


    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

    Edited by - jonk on 10/27/2002 17:19:23
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  • p3skyking
    With the stock ending 12-14 inches from the barrel, I would say it's been sporterized. Too bad, those are nice weapons in original condition.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    also the '.30/06' on the barrel means it was sporterised, these were originaly 7.65x54 (or 53). many were rechambered to take the .30/06 even though bore size is .311" (they usualy shoot quite well).
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  • Surfin Elvis
    Any idea on the value? I know it's hard to tell without seeing it, but what would be a price range for this type of gun?
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