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I have a sporterized Mauser 1898 made in Germany by Waffenfabrik Mauser-oberndorf A/N It was manufactured no later than 1906 when it was imported the first year the caliber was available. It has all the usual mauser refinements, removable bolt, folding sight, Barrel is perfect inside and out. Stock is in as good as condition as one could hope for in a 100 year old plus gun. Leather carrying strap and leather Boot, Boot is in mediocre condition.

Please help me with a value of this gun

Thanks
 
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I am not sure that the U.S 1906 stamp was intended to indicate the import date. If it is actually a 30-06 I think it might be an indicator that it has been chambered for the 30-1906 (ie: 30-06). The rifle style is more like 20's and 30's Oberndorf style.
 
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I am not sure that the U.S 1906 stamp was intended to indicate the import date. If it is actually a 30-06 I think it might be an indicator that it has been chambered for the 30-1906 (ie: 30-06). The rifle style is more like 20's and 30's Oberndorf style.
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I would have to disagree the US 1906 is in a different font type, and was added after the gun was made by mauser. It doesn't mean that it is the import date.

I wish there were records available to date it by serial number.
 
That's a nice old rifle -nice find:)

I have no idea when your rifle was built but I doubt is was 1906(although it could be).

The 7,6S stamp on the barrel stands for .30-06. The Europeans used a comma(,) rather than a period(.) for their decimals so the 7,6S means 7.6mm bore(.30" cal).The original military designation for the .30-06 was Ball Cartridge, caliber .30, Model of 1906 which was frequently shortened to U.S.1906.

The action was made in Oberndorf on the Neckar River(a/N).

Here's a link to some more information and pictures about the Oberndorf .30-06's

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=87989&an=0&page=1#Post87989
 
From what I gather, the Smithy's in Germany would buy a few actions from the armoury and go back to their shed and build their own favorite rendition of a sporter. They used what ever they were sold. My Pre WWI small ring has the thumb cut too.

Also, there is nothing saying the whole gun was built in Oberndorf. It could have been too. There may be a bunch of proof stamps under the stock on the barrel or the receiver.
 
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gwagen: Your use of the term "no later than 1906" was confusing. I think you really mean no earlier (chronologically) than 1906. Rifles of this style were available new from Frankonia as recently as the 70's. I doubt it is that recent though. Better pictures of the whole rifle and it's parts might help if you really want a value estimated. If the bore is still in great shape it would be a very nice rifle to keep.

As Noel states there were a whole bunch of German /Austrian Guild gunsmiths that made rifles in this style as did Oberndorf. A lot that I have seen had the makers name on the barrel and it seems this one does not. As stated look for additional proof and makers marks with the metal out of the stock.
 
As an after thought the barrel shank contour that can be seen does not look very much like the early rifles of this style that I am familiar with. Much more like the later Parker Hale light weight barrels. I wonder if it's been rebarreled along the way?
 
Tradex has very similar rifles for sale in the $250.00 to $400.00 range. Rear sight has been changed. Someone on the board had difficulty selling one of these to $250.00 recently with a set trigger. There is nothing fancy here like knurling or engraving. As someone mentioned the "7.6S" and "US1906" is a calibre designation for the Gov't 30 or 30-06 as we know it today. This was done for export so most likely the rifle is post WWII. I'd do a chamber cast to confirm calibre....be very careful what ammo you use in this.....morden loads may make a pretzel out of this.
 
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I have same rifle, an Oberndorf Model B in U.S.30 1906 (.30-06). I suspect yours originally didnt go to the U.S. market hence the 7,6 script on chamber. My rifle has the script on left chamber. See your rear sight's been switched. Mine's missing two folding leafs.
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Possibly when your rifle found its way to north america it was stamped on receiver ring. Going by your serial number, I suspect made around 1926. Dont have my book handy. Here's another pic of mine. It's been drilled/taped for scope so now more a "classic hunting rifle" than a collector.
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longbranch; The barrel shank on yours does resemble the other one after all but your picture shows enough of it to show the extended cylinder whereas I thought his might be a continuous taper. His probably is typical if it also has the same contour as yours.
 
I do know mine is made in Germany its stamped on the bottom of the floor plate "GERMANY" also it has the MAUSER butt plate, It is 30-06 I have put approx 25 rounds through it. It has been in my family since 1930's Pre wwII for sure.
 
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I do know mine is made in Germany its stamped on the bottom of the floor plate "GERMANY" also it has the MAUSER butt plate, It is 30-06 I have put approx 25 rounds through it. It has been in my family since 1930's Pre wwII for sure.
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Lack of Bug Proofs may or may not put it after 1920 if I remember right. My computer crapped itself and I lost all my data on my Mauser. Going off memory here. Other's may be able to confirm this...
 
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