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Mauser rifle

chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
edited April 2011 in Ask the Experts
TRADED FOR a mauser rifle rebarreled to .308 caliber short barrel synthetic stock nice job my question is was it commercial or a military in its former life markings are as follows a star emblem followed by SerieC.CH NO5351 MAUSER- WERKE A.B. OBENDORF A/N. also has mauserlogo on top rear of reciever I would like to mount a long eye relief scope on it for a scout rifle any comments or suggestions would be appreciated thanks Rick
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gentlemen
    I just registered on this forun to see if I could get some advise on a Mauser rifle that I have. First of all it is an 8MM, with a 98 large ring receiver. On the side of the receiver it has GEW 98, a crest on the top of the front ring with the word DANZIG under the crest, and 1918 under that. The barrell is approximately 22" long with several german stamps on the barrell as well as the number s/42G on the right side of the rifle. The stock has a top piece that goes in front of the rear sight to the first barrell ring. The bottom of the stock goes to the end of the barrell covered with a metal cover that fastens to the stock.

    Any information I can get would be appreciate. By the way, this rifle still shoots and is pretty accurate out to about 200 yards. I have shot it several times with old military as well as factory and reloaded amunition.
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My grandfather left me a mauser rifle, 8mm. I have shot it a lot and it is extrememly accurate . It has the most beautiful stock, monte carlo great walnut figure, original mauser buttplate and plate at pistol grip. I have always assumed he had a custom stock built for it, however the stock is stamped germany in block letters near the wrist and my brother thinks mauser may have sold these rifles stocked in this style. Does anyone know about this?

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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey All,
    I have a mauser rifle that I got from my grandpa after his death. I don't know much about it so I'm posting here to see if anyone has any info or value of the gun.
    The caliber is 9.3 x 62. It is a bolt action with a double trigger to set the pull of the trigger. It has open sites and the rear site has three different sites. Two flip up to adjust for range. It is stamped with Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf on the side of the chamber. I have pictures but I didn't see anywhere to post them.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    scott
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am probably going to buy a Yugo M48, M48A or M48B. There are several on the web at decent cost. This will be used as a "shooter" only, no wall hanging.
    Any comment as to which of the models has an advatage over the other?
    There is a nice looking M24/47 also listed. Any avatage with this model?
    As always, I appreciate the responses from members.
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an older mauser sporterized .243 and I am trying to find info on the exact make and model. Also, I need a new barrel is there an aftermarket barrel that I could purchase?
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently purchased a rifle and need some information. What it reads on the rifle itself is : ( Fa'brica de itajuba brasil ) - ( 15 de novembro 1889 ) - estados unidos de brasil ) - (mod 08/34.30 ) and some serial numbers. Can anyone tell me what kind of gun this is and where and when it was made? Also of the value of the gun? Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you, Chas
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  • GarthGarth Member Posts: 381 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chazman, welcome to the forums! Mauser manufactured some of the finest rifles in the world. In order to determine value of your mauser, we will need clear close up pics. There is a sticky at the top to guide on how to post pics!
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's a Brazilian made Mauser. It was made in the Brazilian government arsenal, in the city of Itajuba. Originally made in the U.S. 30-06 caliber. Not particularly common in original arsenal, very good condition, as most have been sporterized.

    Need quality photos of yours for valuation.
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  • chazmanchazman Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Garth: Thank you for your information that you provided. Is the date 1889 when it was made, or a patent date? It is not in the best of shape but I will get some pictures and send them for you to view. What is the range of the prices ( lowest to highest ) on the gun? Also what is the caliber? Thanks again for your time and concideration, Chas
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  • Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,383 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    November 15th, 1889 was when the form of government in Brazil went from empire to republic. Still honored as a holiday, Republic Day, sort of like our Independence Day.
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by chazman
    Garth: Thank you for your information that you provided. Is the date 1889 when it was made, or a patent date? It is not in the best of shape but I will get some pictures and send them for you to view. What is the range of the prices ( lowest to highest ) on the gun? Also what is the caliber? Thanks again for your time and concideration, Chas


    The original cartridge it was chambered for was our 30-06. This was why many of the ones you find have been sporterized. The DOM would be in the 1930's/40's time frame. If it has been sporterized have a gunsmith do a chamber cast to verify that it hasn't been rechambered. Need photos for accurate identification and valuation.
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