1935 Mauser
I have a 1935 Peruvian Mauser chambered for the 30-06. All serial #'s match, barrel, receiver and bolt. Can anyone tell me any history and worth of this firearm?
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During the 1930's Peru purchased a large number of short Mauser type rifes from FN and these were designated Model 1935. These were pretty much the standard type Mauser export rifle with the major exception being the use of a reversed safety which is unique to these Peruvian rifles. As ordered from FN all of the Model 1935 rifles were chambered for the 7.65mm cartridge but following WWII many were converted to .30-06 to take advantage of the huge amounts of WWII surplus ammunition available from the United States at very low cost. In unfired condition these Model 1935 rifles are rather rare and can bring a nice premium from collectors. Since you failed to give any indication of your rifles condition what so ever it can range in value from $100 for the typical well worn example on up to $700+ if unfired. Matching serial numbers is good information to have, but knowing the over all condition of the rifle is vital to establishing a value.
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Mark, thanks for info. Worth was secondary as I can't be in the same room with an unfired firearm. I was wondering about the chambering as it is stamped at the rear of the bolt .30. Did they stamp it to mean it was rebored? Serial # starts with 28 and only has five digits. I was hoping someone could tell me how to research the travels of this rifle. By reverse safety did you mean the safety at rear of bolt that only engages when a round is chambered? Thanks again, Al 0 -
Modified Model 1935 Mauser rifles were restamped at the arsenal to indicate the change in caliber to US .30-06 so this is normal. By reversed saftey I mean the the safety is "ON" (applied) when it is turned to the left.
Mark T. Christian0 -
An excellent resource for Mauser info is Robert Ball's Mauser Military Rifles Of The World. A neat book to have! 0
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