Question for the Mauser guys....

[highpower]

I am currently traveling and as I am wont to do, I tend to visit gun stores along my route. Today I walked into a gun store and they had a few military surplus rifles on the wall and one of them was quite possibly nicest 1909 Peruvian Mauser I have ever seen. I am not a Mauser collector and my knowledge base on South American Mausers is almost nil.

This one looks identical to a German Gew98 down to the roller coaster sight. The receiver is still in the white as are the range markings on the rear sight. The Peruvian national crest is as crisp as the day it was stamped 100+ years ago as is the the beautiful "Mauser" cartouche stamped into the stock. They are asking $750 for it which seems like a lot, but then the condition is so nice, it looks unissued, that I can't help but think that I will never see another one as nice.

So, Is it worth that much???? I'm sorry that I don't have any pictures as it was getting late and they were trying to close up shop.

[Pofoo]

While I can't say what the exact going price for this rifle is right now (crazy times), I will say that if you want it and can afford it, you should get it.
A little pricey? Probably, but are you ever going to get another chance for a super nice one?? You're buying it to shoot, not make money to resell, right??
Look at the posts above for super common, refurbished, k98's at $1200+ for a reference point.

[SVT-40]

Does the bolt match? 750 is a great price regardless if it does.

[smle-man]

Does the bolt match? 750 is a great price regardless if it does.

I concur.

[capt14k]

If Bolt Matches great price. If not about going rate. Matching bolt is a lot less common here, easily doubles the value of the rifle.

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[Milsurp Collector]

Comparables

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/67/3378/dwm-1909-rifle-765-mm-mauser

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/75/3495/mauser-peruvian-model-1909-rifle

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/62/837/mauser-1909-rifle-7x57-mm

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/51/405/peruvian-contract-mauser-model-1909-bolt-action-rifle-with-sling

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/73/505/mauser-1909-rifle-765-argentine

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[capt14k]

Comparables

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/67/3378/dwm-1909-rifle-765-mm-mauser

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/75/3495/mauser-peruvian-model-1909-rifle

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/62/837/mauser-1909-rifle-7x57-mm

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/51/405/peruvian-contract-mauser-model-1909-bolt-action-rifle-with-sling

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/73/505/mauser-1909-rifle-765-argentine

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Non matching went more than matching go figure. Though I didn't really look at pictures and see if bolts were really matching or humped to match.

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[metalcruncher]

I paid over $1000 for a pristine 1909 last year. Anything less than that IMHO is a great deal.

[metalcruncher]

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[highpower]

Bolt doesn't match. It looks pretty much the same as the one that metalcruncher has pictured. As I mentioned, I don't particularly collect Mausers, but if it had been a German Gew98 I would have bought it on the spot for the asking price.

I seem to have developed burning desire for a Winchester Model 1894 with a 24" octagonal barrel chambered in 30WCF. I am struggling with the thought of buying that Peruvian rifle or saving my money for the Winchester.

I know, first world problems.......

[Ora Serrata]

This is CG bro - get both!

Bolt doesn't match. It looks pretty much the same as the one that metalcruncher has pictured. As I mentioned, I don't particularly collect Mausers, but if it had been a German Gew98 I would have bought it on the spot for the asking price.

I seem to have developed burning desire for a Winchester Model 1894 with a 24" octagonal barrel chambered in 30WCF. I am struggling with the thought of buying that Peruvian rifle or saving my money for the Winchester.

I know, first world problems.......

[capt14k]

Bolt doesn't match. It looks pretty much the same as the one that metalcruncher has pictured. As I mentioned, I don't particularly collect Mausers, but if it had been a German Gew98 I would have bought it on the spot for the asking price.

I seem to have developed burning desire for a Winchester Model 1894 with a 24" octagonal barrel chambered in 30WCF. I am struggling with the thought of buying that Peruvian rifle or saving my money for the Winchester.

I know, first world problems.......

Ok deal but not a must buy.

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