Mauser Variants? Prices?

[gryffinwings]

So, just doing my research on making a decision on my next rifle purchase after my next handgun purchase. I have a lot of ideas, like to have feedback. Tend to change my mind on things after I have had a lot of time to consider, price, value, coolness to me factor. etc

I have a Yugo Mauser m24/47. I honestly love this rifle, love the smooth action and how it's so slick and doesn't stick. The milsurp ammo hits like a sledgehammer and hard and sharp recoil impulse, well with Turkish 1942 milsurp ammo anyways. I love how it looks, I am fortunate enough that I have kept the rifle clean after shooting it.... definitely need more cleaning product... I've had to do some extensive cleaning recently and it cleaned up nicely.

However... after re-watching some videos by iraqveteran8888 on milsurps I'm considering another Mauser, however, I don't care to spend the money on more expensive German versions. I am thinking about maybe some Argentinian or Spanish Mauser. I'm considering these as they use a different cartridge, and since I am going to be getting into handloading, that would be an added benefit.

Thoughts and opinions of other variants of mausers? Also what are average prices for some of these, these days?

[81turbota]

Look at the Swedish Mausers. Some of the finest ever made and an excellent cartridge. Bores are usually in excellent shape. ~$500 will get you a nice one.

Czech made Mausers are also some of the best, a 98/22 would run you about $400. Bore condition would be the deciding factor.

[gryffinwings]

Look at the Swedish Mausers. Some of the finest ever made and an excellent cartridge.

I've heard of that one, just don't know much about it, anything I need to look at, other than the bore?

[81turbota]

I've heard of that one, just don't know much about it, anything I need to look at, other than the bore?

The usual - matching numbers and condition. They are a cock on closing design rather than a cock on opening. Silky smooth!

[risingsun212]

Argentine Mausers types 1891 and 1909s are well made rifles. Action is silky smooth, built quality is top notch. They shoot 7.65 Argentine rounds similar to 303 Brit. Some 1891s are antique (no FFL required). Many consider 1909s to be one of the best Mauser variants. A good shooter grade will probably cost you around $400.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I own many Mausers, but the one common denominator is that all of them are in the same caliber. There are many Mausers of different nationalities and different calibers. James is correct in that the Swedes are an excellent choice. Side by side, a Turk and a Swede will not even appear to have been built on the same planet. But my Turk is a SWEET shooter and goes on almost every shooting trip. It's value to me is far beyond $$

You can diversify your Mauser needs in a bunch of different directions, but would probably want to reload if so, especially since so many are chambered in calibers best suited for a reloader. I am open to any Mauser variant, as long as it is in 8mm Mauser. With more accumulated 8mm surplus ammo than I could ever possibly shoot, I'll stick to those parameters.

[Mustang]

So, just doing my research on making a decision on my next rifle purchase after my next handgun purchase. I have a lot of ideas, like to have feedback. Tend to change my mind on things after I have had a lot of time to consider, price, value, coolness to me factor. etc

I have a Yugo Mauser m24/47. I honestly love this rifle, love the smooth action and how it's so slick and doesn't stick. The milsurp ammo hits like a sledgehammer and hard and sharp recoil impulse, well with Turkish 1942 milsurp ammo anyways. I love how it looks, I am fortunate enough that I have kept the rifle clean after shooting it.... definitely need more cleaning product... I've had to do some extensive cleaning recently and it cleaned up nicely.

However... after re-watching some videos by iraqveteran8888 on milsurps I'm considering another Mauser, however, I don't care to spend the money on more expensive German versions. I am thinking about maybe some Argentinian or Spanish Mauser. I'm considering these as they use a different cartridge, and since I am going to be getting into handloading, that would be an added benefit.

Thoughts and opinions of other variants of mausers? Also what are average prices for some of these, these days?

It is hard to go wrong with a Mauser. All of the calibers are excellent...the 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser is simply excellent. Both the 1891 and 1909 Argentine shoot the excellent 7.65 x 53 round, which is the ballistic twin of the .308 Winchester. The Chilean and Spanish Mausers shoot the 7x57 Mauser round, which is outstanding. Of course, the Czech and Yugoslavian Mausers shoot the 8x57, which you already know about.

[omgwtfbbq]

I have a personal goal of owning one of every substantial design change between the Mauser 1871 to GEW 98. I love end of the 19th century/turn of the century guns and Mausers of this period are, imho, the forefront of "modern" rifles of the time.

Earlier this year I bought my first in the form of a sporterized 1891 Argentine, that I'm currently trying to source an original, unmolested stock for. I'm fairly certain it's an addiction, and frankly, I don't want the cure.

[Sutcliffe]

Not too sure about Spanish Mausers

Not too sure about their desirability, anyway. Swedes are a very good bet, someone already covered Czech manufacture and some of the nicest condition ones I have seen are Persian(Irananian) models.

You could spend a lifetime collecting them and never complete a good collection.

[81turbota]

Not too sure about their desirability, anyway. Swedes are a very good bet, someone already covered Czech manufacture and some of the nicest condition ones I have seen are Persian(Irananian) models.

You could spend a lifetime collecting them and never complete a good collection.

Yep, the Persians are a work of art. I have an unissued 98/29 and it's a beauty to behold. Czech made

I have an all matching bringback K98, a BYF43. It isn't very impressive at the range, the 98/29 and my former Swede M96 make it look bad. It is much more collectible and valuable though. Fit and finish is no comparison, the Swede and Persian make the wartime Oberndorf appear crude.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have a personal goal of owning one of every substantial design change between the Mauser 1871 to GEW 98. I love end of the 19th century/turn of the century guns and Mausers of this period are, imho, the forefront of "modern" rifles of the time.

Earlier this year I bought my first in the form of a sporterized 1891 Argentine, that I'm currently trying to source an original, unmolested stock for. I'm fairly certain it's an addiction, and frankly, I don't want the cure.

A worthy quest, to be sure. I had a heck of a time finding a decent GEW 98, but finally acquired one from Empire Arms a few months ago. Funny how they apparently got lazy with the receiver crest.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Yep, the Persians are a work of art. I have an unissued 98/29 and it's a beauty to behold. Czech made

I have an all matching bringback K98, a BYF43. It isn't very impressive at the range, the 98/29 and my former Swede M96 make it look bad. It is much more collectible and valuable though. Fit and finish is no comparison, the Swede and Persian make the wartime Oberndorf appear crude.

It does seem to be hit and miss. My cheapest and least collectible Mauser is the one I shoot the most, and it rings plates easily out to ranges I can see without optics.

[gryffinwings]

Yep, the Persians are a work of art. I have an unissued 98/29 and it's a beauty to behold. Czech made

I have an all matching bringback K98, a BYF43. It isn't very impressive at the range, the 98/29 and my former Swede M96 make it look bad. It is much more collectible and valuable though. Fit and finish is no comparison, the Swede and Persian make the wartime Oberndorf appear crude.

I was just looking at Persian Mausers on google, and you weren't kidding, those are some very nice looking mausers.

Look at the Swedish Mausers. Some of the finest ever made and an excellent cartridge. Bores are usually in excellent shape. ~$500 will get you a nice one.

Czech made Mausers are also some of the best, a 98/22 would run you about $400. Bore condition would be the deciding factor.

I'm honestly gonna have to take a good long look at the Swedish Mauser, seems like a very sweet rifle to have...


On another note, I'm not seeing a lot of local online post for mausers at the moment, not that I will be buying yet, guess I'll have to put a wanted ad when I'm ready.

How have you guys been obtaining your rifles?


Almost forgot, I think the only other rifle I might consider, and it's probably going to be hard to find and that's an Arisaka...

[Spaffo]

K Kale Turkish Mausers are super cheap. The one I bought 2 years ago for $100.00 shoots fine.

[oc16]

I would go with a Turkish mauser they are cheap and you can find some nice ones. a turkish mauser is a updated version of the GEW 98