Attention Mauser experts:

[1899]

Do any of you know if the Type S ever came in 9.3x62?

 

[Mauser98]

Do any of you know if the Type S ever came in 9.3x62?

I don't know but there's one advertised here(second row under 'rifles')

http://www.precisionarms.ca/WebPages/GunsForSale.HTM

 

[1899]

Thanks Mauser98, that rifle is on hold for me!

But a fellow from Nitro Express.com just emailed me and confirmed that it is definitely NOT a Type S. There are several reasons for this, the first being that the Type S did not come in anything more stout than a 9x57.

Next, the rifle for sale has a gloss finish, which was not available. It also has skip-line checkering, which was not available on the Type S. Live and learn!

 

[Noel]

Nice score 1899. Have any pics you can post?

I'd sure like to find a prewar Mauser in 9,3.

 

[A-zone]

What's so special about a "Type S" Mauser?

 

[1899]

It is an Oberndorf Mauser, full stock, and very rare. I like these old rifles because to me they have tons of character. I also like the style and nostalgia.

 

[Noel]

That makes me wish I had a need for two 9,3's!

 

[A-zone]

Very nice.