Brazilian Mauser Model 1908 in detail.

[jbmauser]

Well the local gun show here proved to be a good one again for me as far as Mausers go. I picked up this very nice, all matching 1908 with the matching bayonet for a very reasonable price. Not quite mint but close, it has a few dings in the wood and a bit of tarnish to the metal. The only 'major' issue is the screw that threads into the rear sight and helps retain the handguard is broken off. I'll have to source a new one and remove the broken portion. The 1908's are one of the nicest milsurps you'll ever see when in mint condition. The fit and finish is unbelievable.

 

[Nelson84]

That is fancy! Perfect condition. Must have been store in the perfect temp and humidity. Metal perfect, wood perfect. Must have costed you a bit. Did you see any FR8's. I am looking for one.

 

[dave524]

Looks like one of the wrappped , unissued ones that Century brought in in the 70's. Did you get a muzzle guard and a factory test target with it?

 

[jbmauser]

Looks like one of the wrappped , unissued ones that Century brought in in the 70's. Did you get a muzzle guard and a factory test target with it?

Sadly the muzzle cover and target were missing. I almost didn't get the scabbard with it as well. It was actually on a K98k bayonet at the same table but luckily I noticed it wasn't correct for a k98k and upon inspection found it to be serialized to the Brazilian.

 

[polaris]

You have excellent taste!

I just F**KING LOVE these rifles.

They are the very best milsurps out there, unfortunately, or should I say fortunately not a lot of people realize this.
Good for us

Myself I got the following rifles in new unissued condition with mostly matching bayos:
1891 Argentine
1908 Brazilian
1909 Argentine
1909 Peruvian
98/29 Persian
1935 Brazilian
and a few more...

the fit and finish of those rifles is just like you said: UNBELIEVABLE!

 

[jbmauser]

You have an outstanding collection Polaris! Once you buy one of these its hard not to want more. I hope to upgrade a few more of my South American Mausers to unissued ones down the road.

 

[student of history]

Super clean example Jeremy! The dark bluing on these reminds me of the Portuguese contract K98s.

 

[polaris]

You have an outstanding collection Polaris! Once you buy one of these its hard not to want more. I hope to upgrade a few more of my South American Mausers to unissued ones down the road.

You will have no problem doing so, they even show up here on the EE from time to time.

 

[Skaal-tel]

Wow, that is one fancy rifle. I can see the factory was concerned with spit and polish in those days like never since!

 

[Remembering]

That is some beautiful craftsmanship! I'll bet that action is slick, like grease on glass.

 

[The Kurgan]

Yeah, they are the best kept secret... so shhhhhhh!!

I still need a 1908 and a Peruvian... let's not raise too much attention to these gems!

 

[jbmauser]

Yeah, they are the best kept secret... so shhhhhhh!!

I still need a 1908 and a Peruvian... let's not raise too much attention to these gems!

Sorry. Me and my big mouth.

They are pretty nice. Maybe not quite as nice as your Venezuelan but close.

 

[The Kurgan]

Sorry. Me and my big mouth.

They are pretty nice. Maybe not quite as nice as your Venezuelan but close.

I bet that Brazillian shoots like no other... Damn, my bank account hates you.

 

[Nabs]

Beautiful 1908. The hand guard is held on by a clasp around the barrel just forward of the receiver so I don't think you need to worry about the screw .

I had a 1908 that was beaten up a bit and had a mis-matched bolt but the action was still smooth as glass.

 

[CanadianAR]

Nice upgrade jeremy! Good deal too.

 

[jbmauser]

Nice upgrade jeremy! Good deal too.

Thanks! Glad to see you're back!

 

[albayo]

I have a couple of 1908's but no matching bayonets.

I have the following in VG to Exc condition
1. 1891 Argentine
2. 1908 Brazilians
1. 1909 Argentine
1. 1909 Peruvian
2. 1935 Brazilians
1. Venezuelan M24/30
1. Persian Iranian Model 29
2. Belgian Model 24/30 .22 Training rifles Army and Naval
And a few more.

 

[albayo]

I didn't hear anyone mention the sling.
I have an International flyer advertising New in the wrap 1908 and 1935 Brazilian Mauser's.
Virtually add for both the 1908 and 1935 Brazilian rifles.

Brazilian Mauser M-1935 Rifle Cal. 7x57mm.
Brand-new war quality Mauser rifles fresh from original zinc-lined cases sealed at Oberndorf over 40 years ago.
Each with its own matching numbered bayonet, new leather sling, hinged muzzle cover, and original factory test-target showing serial number of rifle, date, initials of tester, and 3-shot group fired at 50 meters. Brazilian crest on receiver ring. Mauser crest on rear ring.
Cat. No. Mauser M-1935, New, Complete with Bayonet and Accessories $159.95

Also sold at the same time they imported the
M-1922, Good to VG 7X57 $89.95
M-1908 Short rifle, Good to VG 7X57 $69.95
M-954 (M-98) Fair to Good 30-06 $59.95
M-968 "Special Purpose" Rifle Good 7.62, $94.95

They also sold HK91 & 93's for $389.95.
Liberator Pistols VG to Exc. $59.95

 

[The Kurgan]

I have a couple of 1908's but no matching bayonets.

I have the following in VG to Exc condition
1. 1891 Argentine
2. 1908 Brazilians
1. 1909 Argentine
1. 1909 Peruvian
2. 1935 Brazilians
1. Venezuelan M24/30
1. Persian Iranian Model 29
2. Belgian Model 24/30 .22 Training rifles Army and Naval
And a few more.

Now that is an impressive collection of Contract Mausers! Very jealous.

 

[jbmauser]

Yes that's a great collection Albayo! I always enjoy the pics you post of your K98k's and other Mausers.