Mauser information...

MLanteigne

MLanteigne

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There are a LOT of Mausers to choose from. I tried running a search on this forum for some general information on them, but didn't come up with anything. I'm looking for an accurate and reliable milsurp rifle, but dont' know what year or country to look at. I also don't know much about the differences in calibers...which offers an advantage, which are easier to get etc.

I'd greatly appreciate any tips, pointers or websites that have info on each one. Thanks!
 
I have an Israeli 98k in .308 I find very accurate and very interesting. Peened of German markingwith Israeli markings now. I also have a 98 GEW 1916 Berlin I use for hunting with a modern trigger group but still 8mm. Shoots great I might add.
 
I just received a Yugo M48BO in the mail on Friday from Marstar. Its beautiful but it took a day to clean off the cosmo. These rifles are new as in "unissued". I'm going to the range later today to shoot it. 8mm (8x57, 8mm Mauser, 7.92x57- all the same) is a really good round and compares to something in the 30.06 class. You can buy good commercial rounds from the larger firearm stores, but 8mm surplus is rare and the Canadian market has been dry for a long time. There are rumors of some coming, but just not shown to be available and for sale yet.

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If you're looking for accurate with little recoil, check out Swedish Mausers in 6.6 x 55. Very accurate and no issues with ammo either store or reload.
Try to find an M96 or M38 model. Should be able to find these anywhere from about $200 to $500 depending on condition and if you want an all numbers matching rifle.
Good luck. The search is half the fun.
 
I've never met a mauser I didnt like... have spanish, german, Israeli conversions, swedes, and they all are just so lovely. I dont have a Yugo (I've passed on these many times...just never had the funds when one was available). I'm still looking for my "sweetheart" though - you know that rifle that gets into the NEVER SELL section and just loves to be in your arms... ;O)
 
I have been collecting older German manufactured Mauser rifles for years, the contract versions depending on the variation are most likely the cheapest to purchase. If you are just going for a quality shooter in 8x57 I would have to agree with the Hugo for cost. however the above poster in my opinion is bang on the money with the Swede model 1896 in 6.5x55,a nice accurate deer gun, the Swedes felt they had better steel than the Oberndorf Mauser factory so they supplied the steel, just pay attention to the stock disc bore dia..

In 7x57 the Brazillian is also very well built, selecting a Mauser rifle is like going to the shoe store with Emelda Marcos, lots of product so bring lots of cash.Good luck on your choice.
 
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