Mauser help

elect1mike

November 12, 2002 13:31

I recently purchased a 8x57 Mauser Model 98 per the tag on the gun at the time of purchase, before purchasing it I asked if it had been inspected by thier gun smith and was assured it was safe to shoot. Before purchasing it I also asked a friend about it and he told me that the 98 was a stronger rifle and he thought but wasn't sure if all model 98's had the .323 bore and more powerful loads could be used in it. When I brought it to his house and compared it with his 98 and after some research on the internet we believe it is a model 93 because of the ring demension of 1.3" and trigger guard bolt spacing of 6-5/8" it also has a notch in the front ring we are assuming loading the rifle or ejection clearance. The only stampings on the rifle is a serial number on the rear reciever ring and number 791 on the barrel. My questions are were any small ring model 98 Mauser's made and do all model 98's have the larger.323 bore? Also do you agree with the model 93 theory[?] Any help would be greatly appreciated, Ed

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  elect1mike

  November 12, 2002 13:31

  I have an action from a turkish mauser 8mm stamped 1944.What calibers am I limited to when choosing a new barrel?What are the pressure limits on these actions?The action appears to be from an unissued rifle so is in pristine condition. Thanks BDJr
  
  the lust for power should exclude those who desire it from ever having it-Plato

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  Mobuck

  November 12, 2002 15:36

  That's one reason some actions are prefered for building rifles using longer rounds. Lots of people grind the front of the mag opening on the bottom of the action and use a longer magazine box. In some cases, you can use certain types or shapes of bullets to keep the OAL short enough to work. Careful reloading can work but you won't be able to use most factory loads. Most gunsmiths have their own way of handling this problem although over grinding of the action will weaken the lower locking lug recess.
  
  Mobuck

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  poopah

  November 12, 2002 15:52

  You might consider 300 WSM.No mag length problem with it.Good Luck,Roger (heckmanj@ptsi.net)

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  MIKE WISKEY

  November 13, 2002 04:41

  or you can order a light wieght trigger guard from brownells, has the lenght for the .300 win. mag. and a higed floor plate.

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