Mauser bolt action rifle

[MackForce]

Thanks.

I believe it may be worth a bit more due to the eagle stamping? Im not sure though. Im trying to find out a fair market value for it.

 

[Baribal]

Unfortunately, no, it does not worth more because they're a nazi stamp on it. This is a heavily sporterized ex-military action, and usually it goes between 300.00 $ to 400.00 $, but seen the amount of commercial M/98 Mauser availlable today, I doubt it reaches the upper limit.
It would make a great hunting rifle though. Mauser rifles last forever.

 

[lyman54]

Many of the Mausers were converted to 7.62Nato in the 60's by countries who bought them for their own military. If so it would take .308 ammo, which is a great all around cartridge.The 98 action is still superior today. Even as is it's still better than most modern rifles in my opinion.

 

[MackForce]

Thanks.

I will find out exactly, what the caliber is tomorrow.
What makes them superior? Is it the life span of them? Im an occasional hunter, so I dont shoot much. Wouldnt a modern rifle do me just as well?

I appreciate the feedback.

 

[tiriaq]

It is a K98k action that has been reworked into a sporting rifle. Bolt handle has been altered for the scope, low scope safety added. Sporting stock, of course. Browning recoil pad. Rebarrelled with a commercial barrel. If it is not caliber stamped, you are goping to have to determine exactly what cartridge it takes.

 

[Calum]

Thanks.

I will find out exactly, what the caliber is tomorrow.
What makes them superior? Is it the life span of them? Im an occasional hunter, so I dont shoot much. Wouldnt a modern rifle do me just as well?

I appreciate the feedback.

From what I have read most sporting rifles today would not survive the military field trials that the WW2 rifles did.

If it is in 30-06 or .308 you could have a good all round hunting rifle on your hands... Depending of course on how it does at the range.

Not pretty but a good workhorse.

 

[teenahlake]

if you have any 308/7.92 rounds a good start would be to insert a bullet into the muzzle, if the 308 drops in try the 8mm. Also a good indication of bore wear

 

[wjt]

It looks like a sporter barrel on a military action. I wouldn't even try to guess what cartridge/caliber. Best to have a gunsmith check it out. Why does the bottom metal sit so far into the stock???

Walt

 

[kamlooky]

Curious to know about the optics on it?
It has the hinged scope bases to use the
open sights as well.
Old school charm to say the least....
Looks like a long action?

 

[MackForce]

Yeah, its pretty neat to have the flip up scope option while im messing around. It is confirmed 30.06 caliber.

I appreciate the replys

 

[longbranch*]

Mauser

As for value? At a gunshow I'd expect it to be in $300-400 range depending on calibre.
Geoff