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General Mauser Rifle Questions / Re: What do I have?

« on: January 01, 2016, 10:37:23 AM »

Hello K-town,


I am very sympathetic to your position.  I have been there a number of times.


I found the following link that may help.  To the dismay of some here, I stand by my original comment.  You have a very nice rifle built around a mauser action.  The possibilities are endless.  For example, I had an uncle who built hundreds of customer sporters out of K98's following WW2. He would add a double pull trigger, engraving if needed, etc.

http://sportsmansvintagepress.com/read-free/mauser-rifles-pistols-table-of-contents/mauser-sporter/


Based of the very limited information you can provide, based on the above link, you very well could have a Type a Mauser sporter.  I am not an expert (and would submit there are no mauser experts, only proclaimed authorities).  Again, have it checked out by a gunsmith if you are questioning operability and capability. 



What I strongly encourage you to do is to check some of the internet gun sales sites (gun broker, guns of america, etc) from time to time to see if something similar to what you have pops up.  As you learn more about it, you unravel history, and insight to your Grandfather.  Those are jewels that have no price.


Good luck!

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General Mauser Rifle Questions / Re: What do I have?

« on: December 27, 2015, 08:07:26 AM »

You have a "sporter-ized" something.... It is a Mauser action, but tricked up.  Try to find numbers off of items and see what you have.  If the gun is sentimental, keep it clean and in the safe.  If you spent a little money on it, take it out and shoot something.  Enjoy it!  Somebody put some money in the scroll work and having that sight mounted.  BUT, take it to a real gunsmith and have them check it out first if you have any questions on its safety.