Model 1908, Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitions Fabriken Berlin, From Brazil?

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Hi everyone. I inherited my dad's rifles when he passed a few years ago, and for the most part, they've lived in the safe. I have a few that I shoot and hunt with, but there are a few that I have never, nor have I seen anyone ever shoot them. In an effort to understand what I have, I would like to defer to you, the experts, for a little education.

First up, as the title of the thread says, is a Model 1908 rifle. It has German on the side of the receiver, but on the top is an elaborate crest that says "Estados Unidos Do Brazil" and dated 15 November 1889. Any thoughts?
 
Model 1908 & 1935 Brazil rifles are among the nicest ever built. The rifles were made at two factories, Berlin and Oberndorf.

Is it full wood? Pics? :)
 
A very sought after rifle, hold off on answering PM's asking to buy. You are very lucky, take your time before selling it and you'll be surprised what the value may be.
 
I'm at work right now, but I will post some pictures as soon as I get home.

kjohn, to answer your question, it is full wood. It looks very original. All the serial numbers seem to match up. It is missing its sling, and there is no bayonet.
 
It would be nice to see pictures but, from your description, it sounds like a "keeper".

The quality of these interwar South American mausers represents a "high water mark" of old-world manufacturing.

There is no reason not to enjoy it as a shooter. While the tangent sights will take some getting used to, they are a joy to shoot. (And very accurate!)
 
It should be 7 x 57.

If there is any doubt, have it checked out by a gunsmith. (That goes for checking the headspace before firing). There were some that were redone in the 1950's into 30-06's. These typically show hard use (as they were actually dragged around the jungle).

The pristine ones are longer in length and, to my understanding, were either not issued or were used as parade rifles. 1908 receivers were left "in the white" and the bolts are buttery smooth.

Check the buttstock for a Star of David cartouche. (Ludwig Loewe Company. DWM)
 
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A-zone said:
It would be nice to see pictures but, from your description, it sounds like a "keeper".

The quality of these interwar South American mausers represents a "high water mark" of old-world manufacturing.

There is no reason not to enjoy it as a shooter. While the tangent sights will take some getting used to, they are a joy to shoot. (And very accurate!)
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The 1908 was not an inter-war build. The first year of production was 1908 and ended in 1914, at the outbreak of WW1.
 
Sorry I'm a little late on the pictures. Here's a few. So the Star of David on the stock means that this was a parade rifle?

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It is a beautiful gun. I wonder if anyone is familiar enough with it to answer a question. Under the barrel is a cleaning rod that is threaded in. When you unthread it and pull it out, it isn't even half the length of the barrel. am i missing something?
 
Mosquito_magnet said:
It is a beautiful gun. I wonder if anyone is familiar enough with it to answer a question. Under the barrel is a cleaning rod that is threaded in. When you unthread it and pull it out, it isn't even half the length of the barrel. am i missing something?
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Take the rods from 3 rifles ,screw them together and it makes a full length rod.
 
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