Can you tell me more about this gifted Mauser

[rskelhorn]

Sis came by and gifted me a Mauser. I don't know much about them Hoping someone could help out. Sentimental piece, and I'd like to know some more details.
https://imgur.com/gallery/CKd6v
Cheers
Richard

 

[polaris]

K 98 made by Steyr in Austria, produced between 1940 and 1945,
apparently they used slave labor at the Mauthausen Concentration Camp.

 

[student of history]

Your rifle was a Mauser K98K manufactured in 1944 by the Third Reich. Specifically, the receiver was made at Radom for Steyr. But, beyond that, the rifle is in what we call "Russian Capture" configuration. Meaning that it's a mixmaster of different parts that the Russians slammed together after the fact. These rifles typically operate just fine, but they aren't nearly as collectible as an untouched matching example.

I hope this information was helpful to you.

- Chris

 

[rskelhorn]

I read that they are 7mil. Is there a way to confirm the proper cal?

 

[D-BOMB]

They are, in their original configuration 7.92x57. Commonly known as 8x57 or 8mm Mauser...When in doubt chamber cast.

 

[7.62xfun]

thats the nicest RC ive ever seen. but the gouges in the stock are just gravy because i love a rifle that shows its use.

 

[gaff]

I’m thinking its a Russian capture ,but a Czech refurb.