Mauser 93 action ?? now with pics

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Is this action from a spanish mauser in 7X57 worth making into a sporter rifle for fun?? The action and barrel are actually in great shape but it is a 93....

Just wondering.

Jacky
 
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I chambered a few rounds and it appears tight, although I think I should rty something a little more reliable. Other than that can I just pull the action and barrel off and bed ( glass bedding possible for a first timer ??) into a synthetic stock ?? Thanks for any help.

Jacky
 
Jacky, if you're going to handload for that 93 mauser, load up some minimum spec loads and fireform them in your rifle, after that operation, "neck size" only and load them up to acceptable pressures, 45,000 or less. This will take care of any headspace issues you may have as long as you save the brass and use it only in this rifle. Some of these Spanish mausers are very accurate. bearhunter
 
Thats not a Boer Mauser your going to start hacking on is it? The 93-95 actions are very nice and very simple I have a 93 sporting Mauser in 7x57 and it's just a dream to shoot. And very accurate. Does the bolt number match the receiver and barrel?
 
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Without digging it out of my safe I think the serial numbers match on the reciever and the bolt but do not match the bolt handle. Is it possible to turn the bolt handle down so that it does not stand at 90 deg when open. ??Otherwise mounting a scope may be hard.

Jacky
 
Ok here are some pics of the action I have. What I guess I am asking is this project worth the effort for a first timer ??

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Jacky
 
desporterizer said:
Looks like a nice rifle, why not start with something that has already been cut?
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Fair question. I bought this rifle for $125 at a gun show 6 years ago, shot it once andit has sat in the safe ever since. I don't think it is some great historic firearm or the guy would not have sold it for $125. I think someone may have refinished the stock as well. It is missing the cleaning rod and the serial numbers don't match. Why not use it ???

Jacky
 
Great historic firearm it may not be, but you could easily get what you paid for it & then some. Then you could use the cash to get a 98 barreled action (maybe with a bent bolt) or sporter & not have to worry about stressing a century old 93 action, bending the bolt etc. Just food for thought.
 
Jacky, you're right, it's nothing special. But it's probably worth half again what you paid for it, even though it's missing a few parts and has been refinished. Mauser 93 rifles in this shape are quite common and you won't be destroying a valuable collectible. It's a great rifle to start on. Just understand, if you spend a lot of money on it, it's highly unlikely you will get your money out of it if and when you decide to sell it. The experience and knowledge you will gain will be invaluable and a lot of cheap fun will be had as well. bearhunter
 
desporterizer said:
Great historic firearm it may not be, but you could easily get what you paid for it & then some. Then you could use the cash to get a 98 barreled action (maybe with a bent bolt) or sporter & not have to worry about stressing a century old 93 action, bending the bolt etc. Just food for thought.
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Now this thought has merit. I was on that TEC web sight and you can pick up a mauser 98 action fairly cheap in 8X57. So the next question is how easy is it to convert that to 7X57 ??

Jacky
 
Its fairly easy but not all that cheap, much easier to start with something in 7x57 to start with if that is what you really want. I knew of one that sat in a gun store for over two years unwanted. Brazilian 1935 mauser, mint bore, but the stock was butchered & the guy had a hard time getting $150 for it! Look around they are out there.
 
I don't belive that they are making any more of these.:rolleyes:
Why don't you hold onto it and find an 93/98 action that has already been worked on?
 
desporterizer said:
Its fairly easy but not all that cheap, much easier to start with something in 7x57 to start with if that is what you really want. I knew of one that sat in a gun store for over two years unwanted. Brazilian 1935 mauser, mint bore, but the stock was butchered & the guy had a hard time getting $150 for it! Look around they are out there.
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Damm that is exactly what I would be looking for. The caliber is important, I am stuck on 7X57, but it seems these days gun in that caliber are getting harder to find. I may have a peak at a gun show or two this spring. Thanks

Jacky
 
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