Argentino mauser
I have a 1909 Argentine Mauser with a bad barrel. Will any model mauser barrel work? and what can i expect to pay for one in .270?
jimjim
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There are any number of barrel manufacturers...the real question is how much do you want to pay for it? I rebarreled a 98 Mauser back in the late 60's to 25-06. As near as I can remember, I think the price was $56.00...then payed a gunsmith to install and headspace it. That was another $50. Prices have gone up since then, but check Brownell's out. And I'm sure that others will have other sources and let you know here.
Just a tip..while you are having the barrel installed and headspaced, have the gunsmith check out your bolt and firing pin, and spring. No sense in having all the other stuff done and have the pin break.
John
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Check www.e-gunparts.com for new Adams and Bennett barrels or a military replacement. 0 -
No, not any Mauser barrel will work. The length and diameters of the thread shanks are different. Many '98 Model Mauser barrels will interchange, and your 1909 Argentine is a '98 model; but '93,'95,'96 barrels have different dimensions. So, when you order a barrel specify that it is for a large ring '98 Mauser action. Prices vary, but obviously you are looking for a new, commercial barrel in .270. The cheapest, which are o.k., run around $100-125. 0 -
As D.G. says, you will need to ask for large ring Mauser barrels or those for Mauser '98's with large ring threads. This all depends on what type or style of barrel that you are looking for.
Do you want to replace a military style barrel, the type with the steps in the O.D., with the same style?
Do you want a current style sporter contour that is smooth and tapered?
Chrome Moly so it can blued or Stainless for shiny or beadblast (matte)?
Now, most importantly, do you want it to be threaded and chambered already or do you want your gunsmith to set it up and do all of the fitting?
There is what are called 'pre-fit barrels' that come long chambered and threaded from the manufacturer and all your gunsmith has to do it set the 2 shoulders back for the correct headspace. There are also 'short chambered' where he will have to use the correct reamer to set the headspace. Or, you can buy just a contoured blank and the gunsmith threads and chambers the barrel completely for you and cuts the crown.
If you don't have a local gunsmith, most of the barrel makers will put a barrel on for you completely, but you have to send them your receiver for them to use for accurate fitting and chambering. If you have to send it off to be worked on, be prepared for a wait of a few weeks to several months. Gunsmiths have backlogs.
Use a search engine and put in 'barrel makers' for a fairly good list. Use the links below for pre-fit and blank type barrels.
www.brownells.com (carried all 3 types)
www.lothar-walther.com (pre-fit mil./sporter and blanks)
www.pac-nor.com (pre-fits and sporter contour blanks)
That will more than get you started.
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