Mauser is making 98s again

[sherlockbonez]

Well beyond my means, but nice to see 98s are being made again in the mauser factory.

I think only 375 and 416 for now with plans for a full line.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Of course they start with the Magnum action...even though the most famous 416 Rigby in history was built on a standard action.

 

[Cleftwynd]

Although nice craftsmanship, I think the "Black Widow" is ugly as hell.

 

[Omenator]

They've had the Mauser 98, both standard and magnum on their website for at least a year now. I haven't seen any pricing, but I'm guessing they are around $10k. I'm wondering if any of our Canadian dealers will bring any in? Seeing as most Mauser 98 are custom builds now, a factory version shouldn't have too hard of time competing as long as the quality is high.

 

[beretta boy]

I recall seeing the current M98 in Mauser's catalogues and at various trade shows since at least 2006.
The last one I looked at (in 375 H&H) was up at around $8500 IIRC.

 

[medvedqc]

Of course they start with the Magnum action...even though the most famous 416 Rigby in history was built on a standard action.

BUM not all of them.

 

[Boomer]

I just checked the Mauser website, and they are offering both a standard and a magnum version with a reasonable choice of chamberings. The Rigby cocking piece peep sight would be a nice touch, and so would the hard case. They are pretty rifles; a guy could be tempted to do some selling to get one. Of course with the shape of our dollar . . .

 

[Ardent]

Happy to see it, but would still rather buy something old and English. Wouldn't say no to one though as a gift!

 

[Why not?]

Of course they start with the Magnum action...even though the most famous 416 Rigby in history was built on a standard action.

Yes, Sir, and rebarreled it to the same caliber when he shot out the first one after 30 years!

http://ezine.nitroexpress.info/NickuduFiles/Africa-PDF/Africa317.pdf

Happy to see it, but would still rather buy something old and English. Wouldn't say no to one though as a gift!

See above.

Ted

 

[medvedqc]

h t t p ://www.allaboutguns.net/416_Rigby.html

416 rigby started with magnum mauser action then the standard action ....

never been able to know what kind of action was on my father one.

 

[Mauser98]

Here's a look at another .416 Rigby in a standard Mauser 98

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/10843146/Nate_Bishop_Custom_Mauser_416_#Post10843146

 

[BigUglyMan]

BUM not all of them.

There is only one famous 416 Rigby!

Happy to see it, but would still rather buy something old and English. Wouldn't say no to one though as a gift!

The old and English ones tended to be rather Teutonic in their lineage.

 

[medvedqc]

BUM before 1940 Rigby used a mauser magnum action created for the 416 Rigby.
around 189 of them were built.

after WWII Rifby used the military action opened up, .350 rigby rifles and the famous Brevex action (maybe the kind of action used on my Father 416) and later the Brno actions.

 

[BigUglyMan]

BUM before 1940 Rigby used a mauser magnum action created for the 416 Rigby.
around 189 of them were built.

after WWII Rifby used the military action opened up, .350 rigby rifles and the famous Brevex action (maybe the kind of action used on my Father 416) and later the Brno actions.

But this one is the most famous. Even though a Magnum would be a dream rifle for me, THIS one is the Holy Grail of rifles.

 

[elker]

Bum, the handle is difficult to grab.

 

[The Kurgan]

beautiful rifle! I wonder what something like that is worth?

 

[medvedqc]

if we are asking you know the rest lol ...

 

[BigUglyMan]

Bum, the handle is difficult to grab.

Harry's still alive. Only hard to grab for gauchers like Phil!

 

[kamlooky]

Harry's still alive. Only hard to grab for gauchers like Phil!

Me Lawrd Biggly'un, qwite the Scribble dye ah lawg yewse gartzs...............

 

[Boomer]

Bum, the handle is difficult to grab.

If you can't reach the bolt handle, whack an inch off the LOP. Bolt handles are straight on hard kickers for a reason. A swept back bolt handle can pound your fist when the rifle recoils, and I bet you won't like it.