brazilian model 30 m954 mauser

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brazilian model 30 m954 mauser

I acquired one of these six months back from a buddy sight unseen and got it a few weeks ago.

Don't know much about it other than its chambered for 30.06.

Anyone got a link or information on this type of rifle? Whats the threading on the muzzle for?
 
Google is your friend. A factory Mauser in 30-06 is neat.

If memory serves, there was a factory flash suppressor on the barrel. Kind of rudimentary.
 
I did google it, as well as searches in a few gun forums and not a lot comes up other than a few pics. I was hoping someone who owns one might have a bit of info. Its an oddball to say the least.
 
fiddler said:
brazilian model 30 m954 mauser

I acquired one of these six months back from a buddy sight unseen and got it a few weeks ago.

Don't know much about it other than its chambered for 30.06.

Anyone got a link or information on this type of rifle? Whats the threading on the muzzle for?
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They were made from both German and Brazilian produced receivers. Most of them started life as M1908 and M1935 rifles chambered in 7x57 Mauser. Not sure when but the Brazilians acquired machinery to make their own rifles. During WWII, Brazil was supplied with US military rifles and around that time started converting their worn our rifles to 30-06 and a FTR was done on them. they also purpose built some on their own receivers. Some are scrubbed of all their original markings, other than the Brazilian star crest over the receiver ring and have had new information, including serial numbers roll stamped onto them.

They didn't make them for a long time as Brazil adopted the FN49 and later the FNFAL which they also produced in 7.62x51. They also used H&K G3 rifles around the same time.

Many of the M954 rifles were later converted to 7.62x51 simply by cutting back the threads until the gauge headspaced properly, then they added the H&K style rear sight and front sight. These rifles were used to familiarize the troops with the sights on the new rifles. The bolt rifles were usually well used and in the end, went to police units etc.

The threaded muzzle is for a grenade launching attachment.
 
Thanks for the info guys. It looks aged from tarnish but not used. The wood is immaculate and there is zero wear on the trigger, guard, or mag plate. I have no idea of year of production nor what to look for. I'll try to get a few pics up later in the week.
 
There is a lot of conflicting information out there regarding the Itajuba marked receivers. Some info suggests they are Brazilian made while other info leads to them just being scrubbed and remarked and maybe reheat treated during the process. I have also read that these Itajuba marked ones can be brittle. I owned one at one point and it while it was marked that it was made in Itajuba it was definitely a German made receiver. They didn't scrub the bottom flat and there were still German inspection markings on it.
 
I just picked up one of these M954s. The trouble is, it needs some love. The stock is kind of a K98 stock minus the bolt disassembly disc. I can get an original M965 stock from Numrich, but not the upper wood. Anyone know if a vz24 upper would fit?
 
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