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  • Haggar85
    • Feb 2026

    Chilean mauser question

    Hey every one,
    i saw a Chilean Mauser for sale near me a few weeks back.it was about 350 or so, i had seen them is the sports guide a while back for a bit less. i asked the guy behind the counter about it he told me a few little bits of info but he did not seem to know much, none the less he was polite and let me hold it.
    it said Steyr 1912 on the side and had 1964 stamped just below the crest on the receiver. it was rechambered for .308 some time (im guessing 1964) and the conversion was a bit on the messy side. i know some conversion are quality and others are horrible, like 308 mas 36's. there was grind marks and some welds were not smooth.
    does any one have any experience with these? they look like a fun little carbine but i was a little put off on the workmanship on the conversion.
    pros, cons or other?
  • #2
    TRAP55
    Calguns Addict
    • Jul 2008
    • 5536

    Way over priced!
    The Steyr is a good action, but some of those conversions are questionable to say the least. A few were re-barreled, most were re-bored with chamber inserts.
    Without starting the 7.62 NATO vs .308Win battle, if you get one, you need to reload for it, and stay within .300 Sav load data.

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    • #3

      ok, ill pass. may be RC k98 at big 5 when its on sale.

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      • #4
        Saigon1965
        CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
        CGN Contributor - Lifetime
        • Nov 2003
        • 17276

        Agree being over priced - Look over @ Gunboards for C&Rs -

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