Yes I have. He wanted ones with better lighting. I never got a chance to retake the photos. Too much travelling around and work lol.
Mauser Picture Thread
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Yes I have. He wanted ones with better lighting. I never got a chance to retake the photos. Too much travelling around and work lol.
Modelo 1893 Spanish Mausers were manufactured in Germany by Mauser, Ludwig Loewe & Co. and Loewe’s successor, DWM. German manufacturing beginning in 1893 and ending in 1899. They were later built under contract in Spain by Fábrica de Armas and Industrias de Guerra de Cataluña and in Belgium by FN. Production of the Spanish 1893 Mauser ran for half a century. Given the well worn condition of the rifle, I'll assume it has seen service. It is late production of the Spanish Naval contract of 11 000.
This was almost certainly in Santiago Cuba in 1898 during the Spanish American War. There were 4 battalions of Spanish Marines serving in Cuba in 1898 when unpleasantries between Spain and the United States commenced. Teddy Roosevelt nearly lost his life to one when he had his glasses shot off his face riding up Kettle and San Juan Hills with the Rough Riders. The 1893 was directly responsible for the development of the Springfield 1903 rifle. Following the Span-Am War, the US Military brought all of the captured Mausers back to the United States where they were sold by public auction at the Springfield Armory in 1899. Bannerman's of NYC acquiring most of them. Sometime later, the Company also acquired Spanish weapons captured in the Phillipines. Bannerman sold these Spanish Model 1893's to the public up through at least the 1930's.
The Spanish Navy ordered these rifles in two different contracts. The Spanish Navy had their own "unique serial number format" with italic prefixes "Ma" and/or "M" before or after the number. The first contract was in 1894 followed by a second in 1896, both by Ludwig Loewe of Berlin. It has markings that denote its purchase by the Spanish Navy for its "Infanteria de Marina" Naval Infantry, or Marine Corps. These rifles do not share the Spanish Army proofs but show they were inspected by a different organization.
A scarce Spanish Marine Contract 1893. Many of these certainly ended up at the bottom of Manila Bay with the rest of the Spanish Navy.
The most desirable Model 1893s are earlier ones of German manufacture, marked BERLIN 1893 under a coat of arms on the receiver and a similar cartouche on the stock; which has been obliterated on this example.
This was almost certainly in Santiago Cuba in 1898 during the Spanish American War. There were 4 battalions of Spanish Marines serving in Cuba in 1898 when unpleasantries between Spain and the United States commenced. Teddy Roosevelt nearly lost his life to one when he had his glasses shot off his face riding up Kettle and San Juan Hills with the Rough Riders. The 1893 was directly responsible for the development of the Springfield 1903 rifle. Following the Span-Am War, the US Military brought all of the captured Mausers back to the United States where they were sold by public auction at the Springfield Armory in 1899. Bannerman's of NYC acquiring most of them. Sometime later, the Company also acquired Spanish weapons captured in the Phillipines. Bannerman sold these Spanish Model 1893's to the public up through at least the 1930's.
The Spanish Navy ordered these rifles in two different contracts. The Spanish Navy had their own "unique serial number format" with italic prefixes "Ma" and/or "M" before or after the number. The first contract was in 1894 followed by a second in 1896, both by Ludwig Loewe of Berlin. It has markings that denote its purchase by the Spanish Navy for its "Infanteria de Marina" Naval Infantry, or Marine Corps. These rifles do not share the Spanish Army proofs but show they were inspected by a different organization.
A scarce Spanish Marine Contract 1893. Many of these certainly ended up at the bottom of Manila Bay with the rest of the Spanish Navy.
The most desirable Model 1893s are earlier ones of German manufacture, marked BERLIN 1893 under a coat of arms on the receiver and a similar cartouche on the stock; which has been obliterated on this example.
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Finally got a chance to take pictures.
Argentine Mauser 1909, Peruvian Mauser 1909, Gewehr 98 (1906)
- Location
- Leduc County, Alberta
Neat to see that rifle on here. I owned that exact rifle not too long ago. Traded it for a nice Brno hunting rifle I had my eye on. Sure is a neat piece of history.
Also sold a neat 1893 pattern Boer Mauser (1896 Ludwig Loewe) that I sold to purchase a Brno 7x57 hunting rifle and a nice British SxS 12G.
Wish I could keep every Mauser…. I miss all the Peruvians I had too… owned mint original 1891s, 1909, 1932, and 1935 models.
Also sold a neat 1893 pattern Boer Mauser (1896 Ludwig Loewe) that I sold to purchase a Brno 7x57 hunting rifle and a nice British SxS 12G.
Wish I could keep every Mauser…. I miss all the Peruvians I had too… owned mint original 1891s, 1909, 1932, and 1935 models.
Modelo 1893 Spanish Mausers were manufactured in Germany by Mauser, Ludwig Loewe & Co. and Loewe’s successor, DWM. German manufacturing beginning in 1893 and ending in 1899. They were later built under contract in Spain by Fábrica de Armas and Industrias de Guerra de Cataluña and in Belgium by FN. Production of the Spanish 1893 Mauser ran for half a century. Given the well worn condition of the rifle, I'll assume it has seen service. It is late production of the Spanish Naval contract of 11 000.
This was almost certainly in Santiago Cuba in 1898 during the Spanish American War. There were 4 battalions of Spanish Marines serving in Cuba in 1898 when unpleasantries between Spain and the United States commenced. Teddy Roosevelt nearly lost his life to one when he had his glasses shot off his face riding up Kettle and San Juan Hills with the Rough Riders. The 1893 was directly responsible for the development of the Springfield 1903 rifle. Following the Span-Am War, the US Military brought all of the captured Mausers back to the United States where they were sold by public auction at the Springfield Armory in 1899. Bannerman's of NYC acquiring most of them. Sometime later, the Company also acquired Spanish weapons captured in the Phillipines. Bannerman sold these Spanish Model 1893's to the public up through at least the 1930's.
The Spanish Navy ordered these rifles in two different contracts. The Spanish Navy had their own "unique serial number format" with italic prefixes "Ma" and/or "M" before or after the number. The first contract was in 1894 followed by a second in 1896, both by Ludwig Loewe of Berlin. It has markings that denote its purchase by the Spanish Navy for its "Infanteria de Marina" Naval Infantry, or Marine Corps. These rifles do not share the Spanish Army proofs but show they were inspected by a different organization.
A scarce Spanish Marine Contract 1893. Many of these certainly ended up at the bottom of Manila Bay with the rest of the Spanish Navy.
The most desirable Model 1893s are earlier ones of German manufacture, marked BERLIN 1893 under a coat of arms on the receiver and a similar cartouche on the stock; which has been obliterated on this example.
Thought I’d share a recent add to the German 98 collection. This is a Gew98M built off a 1917 DWM Gewehr 98. Has multiple depot stamps, both Weimar and Third Reich period. Indicating multiple reworks through the 1930’s to perhaps the early 1940’s. Rifle is matching and original, though it does have an armourers replacement safety and follower, which are pretty typical of period reworks like this and I always think are neat to see. Interesting side note, the receiver lacks a 1920 government property stamp, which means in all likelihood it was a ‘black rifle’ being held secretly by a militia in the 1920s.
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1912 Chilean STEYR SR
Most, if not all of the Chilean Steyr M12s converted to 7.62 NATO (Model 1912/61)were originally long rifles that were shortened. Chilean M12 short rifles (with 22" barrels, classified by Chilean Army as "Carabinas"), had A-prefix serial numbers that stopped abruptly at A.6000. All of these were in 7x57 except a very few that had been converted in Chile to .30-06 (surprisingly unmarked, though the front ring had been notched at the top to allow charger loading). This Short Rifle has been converted to 7.62 NATO, though no markings to that effect.
All of the M12 long rifle conversions are stamped "NATO" on the front receiver ring.
Most, if not all of the Chilean Steyr M12s converted to 7.62 NATO (Model 1912/61)were originally long rifles that were shortened. Chilean M12 short rifles (with 22" barrels, classified by Chilean Army as "Carabinas"), had A-prefix serial numbers that stopped abruptly at A.6000. All of these were in 7x57 except a very few that had been converted in Chile to .30-06 (surprisingly unmarked, though the front ring had been notched at the top to allow charger loading). This Short Rifle has been converted to 7.62 NATO, though no markings to that effect.
All of the M12 long rifle conversions are stamped "NATO" on the front receiver ring.
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These are very cool. Neat to see commercial Crown/U & Crown/B proofs on genuine civilian made rifles. I'm only familiar with seeing them on commercial services arms (ie. for rifles supplied to non-military contracts for the German government or for export contract rifles).
Turkish 1893 30
Better than average Turkish Mauser Model 1893/30. Retained the 1893 bolt, trigger guard and floorplate. Brass tipped clearing rod. The Turkish script identifies the manufacturer: Mauser Oberndorf. Excellent bore was a nice surprise.
Better than average Turkish Mauser Model 1893/30. Retained the 1893 bolt, trigger guard and floorplate. Brass tipped clearing rod. The Turkish script identifies the manufacturer: Mauser Oberndorf. Excellent bore was a nice surprise.
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White Swan
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- Location
- Montreal, Quebec
Sorry to burst your bubble. That 1904 Verguiro has been re-chambered to 8x57 Mauser. The vent hole on the left side is a dead giveaway. Drop a 6.5 mm bullet into the muzzle to confirm it. It is still a beautiful rifle and the bonus is that there is ammo available.
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What R005t3r says.
Three very significant things about your rifle stick out
VG+ condition
It still retains its original trigger guard (many were bought only for that trigger guard for custom rifles and swapped out for the trigger guard from a 98 action)
Matching # bayonet.
Verguiero rifles aren't exactly common but they aren't rare. The 6.5 stamps should have been defaced but I've never seen one done.
The actions are oiled glass smooth, every bit as strong as any 98, and will accept the same barrels.
if you don't want to mount a scope, they are a great walkabout rifle, as is where shots won't be over 200yds.
I used one from a tree stand for close to ten years.
They are one of the nicest handling milsurps out there, chambered for a full power cartridge, IMHO.
I have never seen one with a matching number bayonet.
Three very significant things about your rifle stick out
VG+ condition
It still retains its original trigger guard (many were bought only for that trigger guard for custom rifles and swapped out for the trigger guard from a 98 action)
Matching # bayonet.
Verguiero rifles aren't exactly common but they aren't rare. The 6.5 stamps should have been defaced but I've never seen one done.
The actions are oiled glass smooth, every bit as strong as any 98, and will accept the same barrels.
if you don't want to mount a scope, they are a great walkabout rifle, as is where shots won't be over 200yds.
I used one from a tree stand for close to ten years.
They are one of the nicest handling milsurps out there, chambered for a full power cartridge, IMHO.
I have never seen one with a matching number bayonet.
White Swan
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- Location
- Montreal, Quebec
You're right! Thank you so much for kindly pointing this out. I reached out to the person who sold it to me.
The opening at the muzzle is visibly much larger than my 6.5x55 Swedish M96.
Thank you also @bearhunter
