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I guess because they are originally milsurp I decided to post this question here.
Presently I own a German smallbore .22 training rifle, an FN large ring K98 but converted to sporter .458x2inch and finally a Spanish FR-8 carbine 7.62x51.
Not sure if I am going to continue the Mauser expansion or select a differing rifle action next?
Opinions? Am on the fence for a milsurp or something more optics friendly.
 
Would love to see pics of all, but mostly the German .22 training rifle.

Have you one in mind?? Hard to beat a Mauser actions.
 
HuskyDude said:
Would love to see pics of all, but mostly the German .22 training rifle.

Have you one in mind?? Hard to beat a Mauser actions.
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Doesn't even look the same because I had it modified with a select walnut stock mimicks M87 McMillan lines.
Weaver T-10 in highest rings to clear the bolt.

If not a sporter Mauser, I have a leanings toward Polish M44 for reasons unknown to me.
 
You might want to consider a Swede rifle? m94/ m96 / m38 - different era's I think, but about same receivers - most all were made in Sweden in 6.5x55, although apparently a very few converted to 7x57 - was a USA enterprise that converted many to 7.62 NATO (308 Win). They are "#### on close", so quite a different experience than your "#### on open" m98. Some think is wrong - some think is correct.

Most were made at Carl Gustaf Armoury in Sweden, although for some years, some were made by sporting rifle maker Husqvarna. Many m38 made by Husqvarna with turned down bolt handles - many m96 converted to m38 by CG Armoury - those m38 will still have the "straight" bolt handles from the m96. m94 were Cavalry Carbines - very short - not sure if many m94 are very common to see available for sale any more.
 
The absolute best Mauser rifles are the export Mausers manufactured before WWl.

I own several Brazilian 1908, Argentine 1909, Peruvian 1909, all in mint condition.
The workmanship of these rifles is unbelievable!!!
Best of all they are extremely accurate as well.

Later Mauser are excellent too, but pre WWl Mausers are the best.
I have a couple Portuguese K98k 41 in new condition, Brazilian 1935 in new condition, Persian 98/29 in new condition, but they are not as smooth as the pre WWl Mausers.
 
partial said:
The absolute best Mauser rifles are the export Mausers manufactured before WWl.

I own several Brazilian 1908, Argentine 1909, Peruvian 1909, all in mint condition.
The workmanship of these rifles is unbelievable!!!
Best of all they are extremely accurate as well.

Later Mauser are excellent too, but pre WWl Mausers are the best.
I have a couple Portuguese K98k 41 in new condition, Brazilian 1935 in new condition, Persian 98/29 in new condition, but they are not as smooth as the pre WWl Mausers.
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I could agree with you. There's one or two Chilean 1935 police carbines I admire. In theory the Persian M49 carbine should be the bee's knees as well. But often there's some evidence they just barely survived a sandstorm or two.
Not to mention M49s tend to be $$$$.

Foolishly I let go two years ago a K98 carbine 8x57mm that was devoid of all markings save 68.
Probably (maybe?) a Domincan Republic Mauser purchased from Brazil(?) Kind of makes sense the wood finish & bluing, yet the caliber is a total wildcard. So I dont really know.
 
Brutus said:
I could agree with you. There's one or two Chilean 1935 police carbines I admire. In theory the Persian M49 carbine should be the bee's knees as well. But often there's some evidence they just barely survived a sandstorm or two.
Not to mention M49s tend to be $$$$.

Foolishly I let go two years ago a K98 carbine 8x57mm that was devoid of all markings save 68.
Probably (maybe?) a Domincan Republic Mauser purchased from Brazil(?) Kind of makes sense the wood finish & bluing, yet the caliber is a total wildcard. So I dont really know.
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GTA auction had a mint specimen on one of their auctions last year. I had a chance to look it over, and the workmanship when compared to the czech built 98/29, is shoddy at best.
It sold for $3000.00 plus tax plus auction fees.
Still an interesting gun.
 
Brutus -
Just a warning, Mausers are extremely dangerous to start collecting. Once you start, you'll be looking at every ad on the EE or #######. No real cure for this problem either apart from a second gun safe.

I know you started the thread mostly about military Mausers, but I've also owned a series of sporterized M96's, M98's and commercial Mausers. There are some very neat Post-WWII sporters from the UK, and the Swede M94/96s are very nice. The Brno (especially) and Zastava rifles are generally very well made too.

Probably the slickest action and best shooters were a couple of Husky FN98 commercial action rifles from Tradex. These are mostly 50's era production and pretty hard to beat for the price, tho limited in cartridge selection and 9/10 stocks will be cracked behind the tang. But talk about well built rifles...the Swedes did great work with all variants they made.

Why did you have to start this thread?
 
partial said:
GTA auction had a mint specimen on one of their auctions last year. I had a chance to look it over, and the workmanship when compared to the czech built 98/29, is shoddy at best.
It sold for $3000.00 plus tax plus auction fees.
Still an interesting gun.
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That's very interesting. I knew something was up when I could almost always find something just a bit off-putting.
Appreciate your input.
 
partial said:
The absolute best Mauser rifles are the export Mausers manufactured before WWl.

I own several Brazilian 1908, Argentine 1909, Peruvian 1909, all in mint condition.
The workmanship of these rifles is unbelievable!!!
Best of all they are extremely accurate as well.

Later Mauser are excellent too, but pre WWl Mausers are the best.
I have a couple Portuguese K98k 41 in new condition, Brazilian 1935 in new condition, Persian 98/29 in new condition, but they are not as smooth as the pre WWl Mausers.
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Yes, I have an M96, built in Obendorf in 1900. You would swear it has a target trigger!!! Controlled feed is the best!
 
Meroh said:
Yes, I have an M96, built in Obendorf in 1900. You would swear it has a target trigger!!! Controlled feed is the best!
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Some of the Oberndorf M96 built in 1900 were serialed 1-5000, and were a special order. Some were serialed much higher and were part of the normal military inventory. Telling which is which is simply looking at the serial number. All 96's from Sweden inventories are nice old rifles.
 
kjohn said:
Some of the Oberndorf M96 built in 1900 were serialed 1-5000, and were a special order. Some were serialed much higher and were part of the normal military inventory. Telling which is which is simply looking at the serial number. All 96's from Sweden inventories are nice old rifles.
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Heard a rumour some years back these German built early M96s only shot well with the heavier bullets. (156-160?)
Of course I don't have one so.....
 
Brutus said:
Heard a rumour some years back these German built early M96s only shot well with the heavier bullets. (156-160?)
Of course I don't have one so.....
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They all shoot well with heavy 156-160 grain bullets. They all have the same 1-7.6 twist rate.

Those heavy bullets were what that twist rate was incorporated for in the design.
 
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