Mauser carbine
I have a 7mm Mauser carbine with a crest on the top of the receiver marked 'Venezuela 1910' and Fabrique Nationale etc on the side. I can't find it in the Blue Book under FN or Military. Anyone know it's history or value??
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Large ring or small ring?
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quote:Originally posted by kingjoey
Large ring or small ring?
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Perhaps I'm mistaken. I thought it was a carbine because it was so short. The only ring is actuall the band at the front of the forearm. It has a cleaning rod under the bayonet lug and an unusual release for the bayonet. Additionally, it has 'Fuerzas Armadas De Venezuela' on the side of the receiver. Thanks for your quick response.0 -
Large ring/small ring refers to the thickness of the reciever wall and barrel diameter at the shank.
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According to my book, there were only ten thousand of the Venezuelan 1910 carbines. This makes it pretty scarce. It could be valuable,especially if it is in original military condition and pretty good shape. 0 -
In my B B the Venezuelan Rifles are listed in the "Mauser Rifle" section. They list a Model 1910 Rifle but no 1910 Carbine.
Did find a translation for that receiver marking though. "FUERZAS ARMADAS DE VENEZUELA" means "Venezuelan Armed Forces"0 -
quote:Originally posted by jonk
Large ring/small ring refers to the thickness of the reciever wall and barrel diameter at the shank.
"...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
Thank you for the education. I can't measure the diameter of the barrel without removing the wood stock covering the barrel. However, the width of the receiver top is approx. 1.25 inches. This is where the crest is located. The barrel length from the muzzle to the front of the receiver is 17 inches. As for the thickness of the receiver, where do I measure?? I can ssafely say it is a very strong looking action.0 -
quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
According to my book, there were only ten thousand of the Venezuelan 1910 carbines. This makes it pretty scarce. It could be valuable,especially if it is in original military condition and pretty good shape.
What book do you refer to?? Did the serial numbers start at zero?? I ask this because mine is 13xxx which is greater than 10000. Anyway, it is in excellent shape, the wood and all metal components are in prestine condition.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
In my B B the Venezuelan Rifles are listed in the "Mauser Rifle" section. They list a Model 1910 Rifle but no 1910 Carbine.
Did find a translation for that receiver marking though. "FUERZAS ARMADAS DE VENEZUELA" means "Venezuelan Armed Forces"
Thank you. I found the listing in the B B for the 1910. I also saw the note about the action lengths. Mine is the 8.25 or Kurz action. I also thank you for the translation. I'm assuming mine is a carbine as the barrel length is 17 inches from muzzle to the front of the action.0 -
I stand corrected. My book, Mauser Military Rifles of the World, by Ball, lists only the 1910 rifle and not a carbine. It has a 29 inch barrel, so my book does not address a 1910 carbine. 0 -
Mauser had made some large-ring carbines like the "Engineer's Carbine" if I remember correctly. Also, easy way to tell the large and small ring Mausers apart- Pull the bolt out. The large ring has a third locking lug that engages in the rear section of the receiver, the small ring only has the front locking lugs. The Turk Mauser has a large ring bolt and receiver tapped for a small ring barrel (there's always an exception to the rule[:D])
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