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Mauser Question

RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
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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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am building a 45 70 on a siamise mauser action will a siamise action fit into a stock inleted for a 98 mauser????

    col elect1mike Illinois
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    I am a man but I can change if I have to,I guess.
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello....I have a very old mauser sporting rifle and on the bottom of the barrel it says 7,7mm is that the caliber? also says ST MG is that a proof?
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am buying a mauser sporter stock, but I dont know the difference between a mauser 95 or 98. If you could let me know the difference in these two it would be great.Thanks
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Danzig 1916, Gewehr 98. Barrel has been cut down 7" to just in front of the front band! Looks professionally done as it is polished and crowned. Looks funny as the bayonet lug sticks out beyond about 2" and cleaning rod aprox. 4 1/2". All parts with the exception of the cleaning rod match and over all not in bad condition. Were these somewhere in time cut down to "sportserize" them? And what does this do it's value? Thanks
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of my younger brothers purchased a rifle to give to me for my birthday. He lives back east so I won't be able to look at it until he drives out here to the Midwest. The symbol on the top of the receiver has been polished off. The marks on the receiver either read BCD or BCP and the number 35. In addition, the bolt is turned down. I was wondering, before I plunge into a big research effort, would anyone know what the initials mean, would the 35 refer to the date of manufacture, and could a German Mauser like this have a turned down bolt or was it probably turned down by someone? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am thinking about buying a Mauser. I am not sure if I will end up customizing it or not, but I want to have that option. I have seen a bunch of them out there in pretty good condition for pretty reasonable prices. Here is my question. With future customization possible, are there any significant differences between the Yugo 48, Czech 24, or German 98 mausers?

    I seem to remember something about the Yugos not being capable of the higher pressures of some of the modern calibers. Is that true or am I just mixing information?
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Swedish proofed mauser. I have looked it up in the Blue Book and I do not believe that it is listed. The top of the reciever is marked with the Swedish crest, then "CARL GUSTAFS STADS", then "GEVARSFAKTORI.", and finally "1929". The side of the reciever is numbered, "B.H. 111332". The bolt is numbered, "333". The barrell band and the front sight/bayo lug are marked with a crown and then number "333". It has a Manlicher stock. It has a ladder type rear sight. The butt stock has a sling buckle on it, a small round brass stamped tag, and a range chart laminated onto the stock. It also has a steel but plate. It is NRA excellent. Can anyone tell me what this gun shoots? Do you know where I could find an authentic bayonet for it? Is there anything else you can tell me about this weapon?
    Thank you,
    Ben
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What calibers can a Mauser large Ring Action be chambered in? How about a small ring Mauser? Also is there any manufacturer of Mauser better than any other? If so what the best? Whats the worst? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    is the 8mm Mauser round the same as the 7.92mm Mauser cartridge?

    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you."
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello all, I have a Turkish mauser its a GEW 98 model. My question is this just like a KAR 98K, just of Turkish desent? Are these small ring or large ring? Would this be sutable to chamber in 8mm-06? Thanks!
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking at a mauser receiver to buy and have a question it has 660 1940 on top and g29/40 on side it is also nazi proofed. Is this a 98 receiver? or is it something else[?][?][?]????
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a old mauser with the name MOSSIER GABRIEL on the barrel. Can anyone tell me what that means.
    thanks
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  • RookyRooky Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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

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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't know much, but here is the little I do know. There are some books on this. You should look for them. I think I saw one at www.midwayusa.com . I think one of the main factors is the length of the reciever, the space between the bolt face and the chamber when action is open.

    I've seen a large ring mauser chambered in .35whelen, but it was professionally smithed.

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  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quickest info ive found is brownell's catalogue.
    it lists the barrels they sell for each action.
    barto

    the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer
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  • MobuckMobuck Member Posts: 14,088 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm not a gunsmith, but I have tinkered some. A large ring mauser can be barrelled for about anything up to 3.3" overall cartridge length. A small ring can use about 2.8" Oal. This is with out modifications. There are many variations of mausers. The VZ24 I'm working on now will not accept a 30/06 fmj round while a 1909 Argentine will. There are all kinds of magazine wells. The most important thing I can tell you is keep the pressure about the same as the original chambering. I have 6" of scars on my face and neck because I didn't.

    Mobuck
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  • denniswdennisw Member Posts: 104 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mouser types
    1- F-N
    2- VZ 24
    3- 1909 argentine
    4- various nazi
    5- chinese
    dennisw
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  • J.L. HoodJ.L. Hood Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:
    What calibers can a Mauser large Ring Action be chambered in? How about a small ring Mauser? Also is there any manufacturer of Mauser better than any other? If so what the best? Whats the worst? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

    Hey Rooky--Get yourself a copy of Bolt Action Rifles by Frank De Haas. It contains a wealth of info. Mobuck has got it right, use only cartridges which develop pressures no greater than the original chambering for the action being considered.
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