mauser question

ELECTMIKE

May 10, 2003 15:36

I've had an old Mauser for some time. It's a Model 1909 Argentino and I believe it to be unfired. It's definetly mint with all matching serial numbers. I always had the intention of having it made into a sport rifle but I guess I no longer see the need. I suspect it would be fun to shoot. If so, does anybody know what ammo would be correct? Then, should I shoot it or keep it unfired?

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  ELECTMIKE

  May 10, 2003 15:36

  In looking for a mount for my Czech/98 Mauser - Midway lists two different mounts one for a Mauser 98 and one for a Mauser 98 FN. What is the difference between these two models?
  John
  
  Member NRA & GOA
  
  For All The Fallen Heroes And All The Forgotten Victims
  (Christopher Hyde)

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  mark christian

  May 10, 2003 16:02

  660 is the manufacturers code for Muaser 98 rifles produced by Steyr Damimler Puch. Steyr produced slightly over 140,000 rifles in 1940 and all serial numbers consisted of a four digit number followed by a letter suffix, beginning with "a" and ending with "n".
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  rufe-snow

  May 10, 2003 16:41

  To bad you only have the receiver!
  What you have their is a extremely rare varation of the 98K ( 1 of 300 rifles) according to my reference, assembled by Steyr in 1940.
  Supposedly these rifles were distined for the Luffwaffe? They were assembled from a old pre Anschuss Steyr parts along with Polish Model 29 Receivers etc.
  If the receiver is in original condition (not reblued or buffed) it's worth big bucks to the shade tree mechanics who specialize in "FINDING/RESTORING" rare 98K's for the collectors market.

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