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Mauser Question
armilite
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I have acquired what appears to be some sort of Sporterized Mauser with a Mannlicher stock. I suspect it may be a 7 x 57 but I can't be sure. There are no numbers on the part of the barrel that I can see. I don't have any 7 x 57 ammo or action proving dummies if they are even made. Any info would be appreciated.
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Detailed, quality photos of the action plus bolt and proof marks would aid greatly in determining as to what you have. Chamber cast of chamber & bore throat best way to determine what it's chambered for. Good luck.
Chamber cast with a Bismuth alloy. Would be the only safe way, in determining the proper cartridge the rifle is chambered for. Most competent gunsmiths, would be familiar with this and have the Bismuth to do this.
Not difficult at all, and you could do it yourself if You had the Bismuth. Brownells and other gunsmith supply houses sell the Bismuth in ingot form.
If it is a 7mm then most likely a Model 93 or 95 that cock-on-closing. A Model 98 cocks on opening and has a large gas shield at rear of the bolt. A picture simplifies identification.
Take a look at the Argentine 1891 carbine or the 1909 carbine.
armilite, just too vague a description without pics to even guess. Any used unknown rifle should be checked with a chamber cast, and headspace gauge.
Okie 743 posted this in the reloading section. Maybe it'll help?
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/1898768/book-on-custom-mausers-free#latest
Okay guys I'll post some pictures on Wednesday if need be I'll start another thread thanks. PS I was hoping to do this with out doing a chamber cast, thanks in advance.
Markings!!
Maker's and so on...without them, no way to be sure.
Does it have the third locking lug?
Check the literature, and please, don't change anything until you have.
Cautionary note relative to chamber casts.
Be sure to make cast that extends past the throat.
My best guess on the attached photo is that someone rechambered a 6.5 Arisaka to .308 Win.
Couldn't open bolt after someone attempted to chamber a round. Had to close it with a 2X4, tie the rifle to a tree and fire it with a LONG string
. One hell of a loud noise, but the action held with no sign of damage. This after filling the barrel with WD-40 and letting it stand for a week.