Standard Modell Mauser

[tommyinbc]

Came by this rifle at the weekend. From what I can gather its a 1933 (or thereabouts) Oberndorf manufactured Mauser converted by Israel to 7.62 caliber.

Seems to be a mix of parts. Bent bolt handle (original early Mauser's I gather should be straight bolt handle..??) and winter trigger guard. The bore is excellent.

Any views or comments by Mauser aficionados would be welcome...

Thanks....

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[Claven2]

cool rifle. Israel converted any M98 action they could get their hands on to a more or less standard pattern K98k in 7.62x51.

 

[mkrnel]

That was originally a commercial non military rifle as it has German commercial proof marks, maybe a target or hunting rifle before the Israelis got hold of it.

 

[Claven2]

That's doubtful it was civilian. More than likely an NSDAP purchased rifle from oberndorf in the mid-30's or a post office or rail service version.

When this was made, the Versailles treaty was still in effect so it would not be marked for military service.

 

[BadgerDog]

Here's an original Banner Mauser ..

Even has the first 10 hole sling design ..

1934 "Banner" Mauser (Mfg by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)http://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=220-1934-Banner-Mauser-(Mfg-by-Mauser-Werke-AG-Oberndorf-a-N)

Regards,
Doug

 

[tommyinbc]

Thanks for the feedback. Very interesting history regarding these rifles....cheers..

 

[donor]

It has a winter trigger guard?I was under impression only those K98s that were assembled by Czechs had those trigger guards.
I'm almost sure those are Belgian proofs on receiver-not Czech.

Those K98 are really something.Very cool.

 

[Coyote Ugly]

Here's my Canadian vet bring back Deutsche Reichsbahn Mauser Banner 1934

 

[tommyinbc]

Here's my Canadian vet bring back Deutsche Reichsbahn Mauser Banner 1934

Superb rifle...I noticed that rifle while searching for info on the K98 forum....Some interesting history by the sound of it..

 

[Claven2]

It has a winter trigger guard?I was under impression only those K98s that were assembled by Czechs had those trigger guards.
I'm almost sure those are Belgian proofs on receiver-not Czech.

Those K98 are really something.Very cool.

The israelis re-used there receiver and it got mashed together with K98 parts from all over. It did not leave the Mauser factory with a winter trigger guard.

 

[Mike Webb]

Fanatastic k98, Coyote. Nothing beats pre WW2 Mauser quality unless it is pre WW1 Mauser quality.

 

[tokguy]

It must have been somewhat vindicating to IDF forces when they picked up a German mauser to defend themselves.
" Thousand year Reich? Hah!
I hold the weapons that you would have destroyed my people with...in defense of my country. You failed and were vanquished.
My people shall endure "
And the Israelis have persurvered, that is a fact.

 

[Mike Webb]

They did totally obliterate the swastikas on the German K98's before use though. Can't say as I blame them.

 

[Hightrailtracker]

Here is a web site with a list of the Mauser Banner and Standard Model Serials and Data,RFV data

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread...and-Standard-Modell-Serials-and-Data-RFV-data

Very nice rifle !