A couple of Mausers from the Wolverine surplus sale (lots of pics!)

[jbmauser]

I just received these two from the Wolverine surplus sale. I only bought them Monday morning and was very surprised when they arrived today. Thanks to John for the fast service and shipping.

The first one is a VZ 24. It's pretty rough, but John practically gave it to me, so I'll see what I can do with it. So far I've dissassembled it and although it does have some pitting in places, it should be still shootable once cleaned up.

This one is a Peruvian Modelo 1935. It is in pretty decent shape and just needs a good cleaning to remove the grime and excess cosmoline. I was really surprised this was still available. How come nobody bought this one? Does everybody already have one? It's not matching, but everything is correct for this model. The bore looks really nice.

 

[desporterizer]

I was thinking about buying the 35 but cash is tight after putting a new windshield in my car. looks good BTW.

 

[Desert_Fox]

Is the Peruvian Carbine in 7.65x53mm? Or was it converted?

 

[Nyles]

Very nice - I personally collect guns which (may) have fired shots in anger, but I was surprised none of the South American Mauser guys bought the 1935! Looks gorgeous!

 

[Claven2]

This one is a Peruvian Modelo 1935. It is in pretty decent shape and just needs a good cleaning to remove the grime and excess cosmoline. I was really surprised this was still available. How come nobody bought this one? Does everybody already have one? It's not matching, but everything is correct for this model. The bore looks really nice.

LOL - I was actually negotiating a price for this gun plus two others by e-mail on Monday with John. I thought I had it, then he e-mailed me to say it was sold...? I think you beat me to it by less than 5 mins!

What delayed me is I was waiting to hear whether a different gun had a matching bolt or not - it didn't and I only ended up with one rifle. Oh well.

 

[albayo]

I looked at the Peruvian but I have one in my collection.
I would like a good BRNO marked Mauser for my collection, but will find one sooner or later.

 

[jbmauser]

Sorry Claven2. When John responded to my offer by email, he mentioned that there was another "inquiry". I quickly phoned and told him I'd take it. So yeah, I probably just beat you.

It is still in 7.65x53.

 

[trebor2880]

I'd be interested in rifles like these, if I could navigate their website.

I'll stick with TradeEx, much simpler for the computer illiterate.