Mauser Variants? Prices?

[ltong29]

I would stay with 8x57. Czech can usually be found for ~$400. I own German, Czech, and Persian and the Czech/Persian ones are the nicest

[empirearms]

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?

http://www.empirearms.com/rifles.htm

[CGZ]

Yugo, Czech and Turkish are the least expensive in 8x57, with the German and Persian being higher in price from what I've seen. The South American ones are usually in 7x57 or 7.65 and range in price depending on county with the Argentine and Chillean variants being the least expensive, and having an antique and 'modern' models, and Brazilian being the most from what I've seen. You might also find some South American ones in 30/06. Spanish Mausers are traditionally in 7x57 but can be found converted to 308, though every Spanish Maurer I've ever seen has been in rough condition. Aside from that you have some more variants in proprietary calibers such as the Sweedish or Portuguese Mauser, then you get into the rarer variants such as Belgian or Mexican ones.

There have been so many models of the Mauser adopted by dozens of countries so collecting them all is a challenge. You have the original black powder 1871 and 1871/84 in 11mm, the pre 98 models such as the 91 Argentine, 93 Spanish or 96 Sweedish, and even though it's not technically a Mauser, you also have the 88 commission rifle, but be careful with that one as it's not originally chambered in the 8x57 we know today, as it used a bullet with a slightly smaller diameter. But even then most of these counties adopted more than one model over the years such as the 1891 and 1909 versions for Argentina, and all the minor upgrades the German has for the Gew and Kar 98. The you get into manufacturer and you've just opened up another can of worms. Thankfully some versions only have one or two makes but others, such as the k98k, have dozens.

[gryffinwings]

So many choices, hard to pick just one isn't it.... Guess I will have to start buying 1 every once in a while to increase my collection...

Thanks for the information, this is going to be hard to decide.

[peppermintman]

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.

Interesting to see your post on these, been looking but still learning about these before I decide to buy, should have probable kept my Turk butthat's history. Didn't know of all the variants. I have a good idea but after watching this video I'm getting a better idea now.

https://youtu.be/TsyrlTqkqJc

[capt14k]

I didn't see anyone mention some of the best shooting and nicest looking Mausers. Many can be obtained at very reasonable prices. The South American 7x57mm Mauser Rifles. Simply a great round and they have really cool crests. Also many were made in Germany so the quality is second to none. The Steyr, Belgian, and Czech ones aren't too shabby either.

The most common ones

1895 Chilean Long
1908 Brazilian Long
1912 Chilean Long or Short

Matching examples under $400 right now. Non-Matching good shooters $250 or less.

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[G-Man WC]

I've been thinking more recently about picking up a beater to have the action transformed into a 7x57 or 8mm hunting rifle. It seems a few times every year you read about the dangers of small ringed Mauser.
I've done some reading on the subject and still looking for that project rifle at the right price.
Here's a good read. Enjoy.
-g

http://www.chuckhawks.com/small_ring_mausers.htm

[capt14k]

I had a fool argue with me that you couldn't use 7.62x51 NATO in a FR-8 and you certainly could not in a FR-7 even though 7 mm Mauser from which it's receiver was designed for has the highest pressures, and Spain used 7.62 NATO after they joined. The rumors come from old overloaded Santa Barbara Ammo that was blowing apart American Made receivers IIRC.

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[Tere_Hanges]

I love Mauser's, the Americans that is. Springfield 1903, one of the best Mauser variants ever made.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I love Mauser's, the Americans that is. Springfield 1903, one of the best Mauser variants ever made.

Proud 1903 owner here too, but if it is between a 1903 and a K98, I prefer the German bolt gun all day long.

[peppermintman]

Proud 1903 owner here too, but if it is between a 1903 and a K98, I prefer the German bolt gun all day long.

https://youtu.be/YiqDpdVW5d8

Nice to know all the differences between the two and after hearing all this I agree
I still have lots Turk ammo but Christmas is coming

[TMB 1]

https://youtu.be/YiqDpdVW5d8

Nice to know all the differences between the two and after hearing all this I agree

He should have been comparing the K98 to the 03A3 and the 03 to the Gew98.

[KenG]

Siamese Mauser in 8x52r Siamese!!

[peppermintman]

He should have been comparing the K98 to the 03A3 and the 03 to the Gew98.

Yes he should have but he didn't. Did he mention the 03A3?

[Tere_Hanges]

Proud 1903 owner here too, but if it is between a 1903 and a K98, I prefer the German bolt gun all day long.

Im just sticking with the 1903s because I have M1 Garands and dont want to stock another cartridge.