1908 spanish mauser

tallcowboy

May 27, 2002 10:33

I have a 1908 spanish mauser. Everyone I talk to is real vague about the rifle. All the webites I have visited give just a little history and thats it. I have made it a Deer rifle for my son. Can anybody give me real info like value all the way to bullistics? Or maybe a little of either one. Thanks bunches

gopokes

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  oneshy

  May 27, 2002 10:42

  Try www.milsurpshooter.net for a forum in which you can get some good info and history.
  I'll give you ballistics for Win. 7x57 145gr SuperX soft point.
  Muzzle vel. 2660, 100yd,2413 200yd,2180 300yd,1954 400yd,1754 500,1564 Muzzle egy 2274 100yd,1875 200yd,1530 300yd,1236 400yd,990 500yd,788 Trajectory muzzle,+1.1 150yd,0 200yd,-2.8 250yd,-7.4 300yd,-14.1 400yd,-34.4 500yd,-66.1. If it hasn't been sporterized or drilled and tapped it'll be worth $90-$130. Sorry for my lack of typing skills and page arrangement.
  
  Edited by - Oneshy on 05/27/2002 15:47:33

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  J.L. Hood

  May 27, 2002 11:28

  Hey tallcowboy-What caliber is it? If it's a 7x57 Mauser which a lot of people in this country don't know much about, go to your local library and get a copy of Jack O'Connor's "The Hunting Rifle" and read his comments on the round. He thought a lot of it and describes his wife's rifle in that caliber and the results obtained. I get the impression that it's an excellent load for them deers.

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  tallcowboy

  May 28, 2002 21:57

  First of all oops I did hve it drilled and tapped cause unlike the rest of my iron sights it was way off too the left and I couldn't hit squat. second the calliber is 7.62 x 54. thanks alot to the replies guys.
  
  
  
  gopokes

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  allen griggs

  May 29, 2002 09:33

  Is that the .308? You don't mean that it is 7.62 x 54r do you?
  
  "Not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church door, but it is enough."

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  oneshy

  May 29, 2002 14:09

  Your caliber reference peaked some curiosity in me, as it sounded a little strange. Upon research I find that there is a Russian connection during the Spanish Civil War which makes this caliber possible. If it is indeed 7.62x54 it's ballistics would be similar to a 30-06. Some links you might like www.gunsworld.com www.carbinesforcollectors.com Happy Hunting!!

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