Brazilian mosquefal m968?
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Very rare!
At least in Brazil, since they are prohibited there and the only ones that exist are in the hands of very few collectors or illegally in someone’s possession as an inheritance.
A friend of mine found one that belonged to his great grandfather, lost in a barn in his farm and he was amused by how little rusted it was.
Btw, it was still working and very accurate.
At least in Brazil, since they are prohibited there and the only ones that exist are in the hands of very few collectors or illegally in someone’s possession as an inheritance.
A friend of mine found one that belonged to his great grandfather, lost in a barn in his farm and he was amused by how little rusted it was.
Btw, it was still working and very accurate.
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- Pile of Bones, SK
They aren't common in Canada, that's for sure. I've had one, it was a very cool rifle.
International/Century imported them back in the late 70's or early 80's in Good condition retailed for $94.95. They aren't mentioned in many books, the only reference I found information on the model was an old Janes Infantry Weapons
Information on them given at the time
Cat. No. 188 Condition Good
They have a Diopter rear sight (by Rossi similat to H&K 91, 93, and G3) and Tokarav-type shrouded post front sight. Removable muzzle break. Heavy-duty recoil pad. Brazilian crest on receiver ring.
They came in with a large shipment of 7X57 mm Brazilian rifles some new in the grease Mauser Model 1935, and Model 1908s with matching bayonets muzle cover sling and factory targets for $159.95.
In the same shipment were Model 1922 carbines Good to VG $89.95. And Model 1908 short rifles Good to VG $69.95.
I think the Model M954 and Model 1908/34 .30 in 30-06 arrived around the same time.
I have all of the above except a VG to Exc Model 1908/34 in 7X57.
The only information I found on them was in Janes Infantry Weapons 1983-84, page 131.
It is referred to as a 7.62 Mosque - FAL Rifle, short for "Mosquetao"
Information on them given at the time
Cat. No. 188 Condition Good
They have a Diopter rear sight (by Rossi similat to H&K 91, 93, and G3) and Tokarav-type shrouded post front sight. Removable muzzle break. Heavy-duty recoil pad. Brazilian crest on receiver ring.
They came in with a large shipment of 7X57 mm Brazilian rifles some new in the grease Mauser Model 1935, and Model 1908s with matching bayonets muzle cover sling and factory targets for $159.95.
In the same shipment were Model 1922 carbines Good to VG $89.95. And Model 1908 short rifles Good to VG $69.95.
I think the Model M954 and Model 1908/34 .30 in 30-06 arrived around the same time.
I have all of the above except a VG to Exc Model 1908/34 in 7X57.
The only information I found on them was in Janes Infantry Weapons 1983-84, page 131.
It is referred to as a 7.62 Mosque - FAL Rifle, short for "Mosquetao"
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I've got a couple of the OP rifles in question. One is complete and the other had the rear sight scrounged from it. The original owner had a G3 without a rear sight and it was cheaper to pick up the Brazilian than get another G3 sight.
One thing about them that many would find a bit disconcerting, is that they bbls were not made for these rifles specifically. Rather they were the Brazilian made 30-06 bbls that were shortened and rechambered. Both of mine, have the threads deep inside of the receiver rings, leaving about 1/8 inch of free space.
Never had a problem with either and both shoot well. Both have minty bores.
The stocks are salvaged M1954 stocks that have been cut down and covered with some sort of resin. They also have a thick soft rubber recoil pad that has been crudely mounted.
They balance well and the muzzle brakes work well to dampen the recoil.
I've seen maybe a half dozen of them in the last 35 years.
I don't think their that rare but many of them were stripped for parts, especially the rear sights. Many were then bubbaed into rather poor sporters. The finish on all of them was very rough matte and parked.
Hitzy, I've never seen one that clean. That stock, looks to have been purpose made for the rifle as well. Neither of mine, have finger grooves.
One thing about them that many would find a bit disconcerting, is that they bbls were not made for these rifles specifically. Rather they were the Brazilian made 30-06 bbls that were shortened and rechambered. Both of mine, have the threads deep inside of the receiver rings, leaving about 1/8 inch of free space.
Never had a problem with either and both shoot well. Both have minty bores.
The stocks are salvaged M1954 stocks that have been cut down and covered with some sort of resin. They also have a thick soft rubber recoil pad that has been crudely mounted.
They balance well and the muzzle brakes work well to dampen the recoil.
I've seen maybe a half dozen of them in the last 35 years.
I don't think their that rare but many of them were stripped for parts, especially the rear sights. Many were then bubbaed into rather poor sporters. The finish on all of them was very rough matte and parked.
Hitzy, I've never seen one that clean. That stock, looks to have been purpose made for the rifle as well. Neither of mine, have finger grooves.
Thanks everyone for the info. Truth is I came into a pile of surplus ammo and was looking for a reliable bolt rifle that could handle factory 308 on occasion (or once the milsurp supply has dwindled). I suspect the Israeli Mauser is probably the safest choice?
Nothing wrong with an Israeli Mauser with a fine bore.
The Brazilian has a peep sight, which is important to some.
Can't see why the M968 should cost any more than an Israeli in similar condition.
There are also the Chilean conversions - have a look at Tradeex' site.
The Brazilian has a peep sight, which is important to some.
Can't see why the M968 should cost any more than an Israeli in similar condition.
There are also the Chilean conversions - have a look at Tradeex' site.
