Should i buy this mauser

[JTknives]

I got offered to buy this mauser from my gun shop, thy most of the time give me first me first dibs at just a hair over what thy buy them for. it came in today and i have allways wanted a mauser, and thy will sell it to me for $200. here are the pictures. it looks to be in great shape and has some upgrades and a scope.

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so as you can see its good looking, just looking for some advice. I will ether keep it how it is or maybe a 338-06 AI. thanks

[725]

YES! It's liable to be a sweetheart, so many Mausers are. If nothing else, I would think it's worth more than the $200, so there's no real risk if later you don't like it.

[lavenatti]

I never pass up a $200 Mauser. Even an ugly one, and this one is pretty.

[quack1]

On the last picture the scope mount looks like it was put on right over the hump on the rear ring without it being ground down. Maybe it is just an optical illusion, but it sure looks canted compared to the side of the reciever. An easy fix, but you might be able to negotiate a better price if the scope is mounted crooked.

[Brasso]

Actually I think that mount was made to be used without modifing the "hump". Anyway for $200 it is still a steal.

Sam

[Dschuttig]

I see the barel is "stepped" meaning it is the original military barrel. I would check bore condition, some are beyond totally shot out, and some are like new with everything in between./ Dan

[akajun]

Looks like the smith took the blast shield off of the bolt shroud for looks, problem is that mauser put that there if you rupture a case it deflects the gases from your face.

Its an easy fix, there easy to find, you can even get them in brownells with a wing safety, but I would get one.

[zuke]

That look's to be a Swedish mauser in 6.5x55.
Check the bore.
Does the bolt serial number's match up with the receiver's?

[Ben]

JTknives

I will ether keep it how it is or maybe a 338-06 AI.

If that action is a Swede, a 93' or a 95' ( which is what it looks like to me ) , I don't think the 338-06 AI would work at all in the action, Mausers other than a true ( 3 lug ) 98' are not designed to work with high pressure cartridges like the 338-06 AI.

[swheeler]

Looks like a DWM M94 probably 7x57 for SAmerican country Brasil

[williamwaco]

I Guess - The action alone is worth more than that.


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[gnoahhh]

Looks like a cobbled together M93-95 small ring Mauser with the military barrel. Betting its in 7x57. IMO, I would save that $200 and put it toward something better. If the bore's ok (and that's usually a mighty big IF) it might make a good truck gun, or a loaner.

Small ring Mauser actions alone aren't worth that, IMO too. They don't have the third safety lug, and more importantly don't have the gas handling capabilities of a 98 Mauser in the event of a case rupture. Then there's the whole issue of cock-on-closing, which admittedly isn't an issue with some guys.

Sorry to sound harsh, but I call 'em like I see 'em.

Bottom line, its your money. If it makes you happy, buy it! I certainly know what it's like to be Jonesing for a new gun and don't have a lot of money to spend!

[Ed in North Texas]

A DWM made rifle was well made to begin with. You don't say what caliber it is currently chambered, but the speculated 7x57mm is a good probability. It has no collector value, so depending on condition of the bore it might be a good hunting rifle at $200.00. It could be a bargain if the bore is perfect, but that is not likely, it is more likely to be dark and maybe have good rifling.

[Larry Gibson]

It is a nicely done sporter from a M93/95 DWM Mauser. Those are good actions and if the bore is good it would be worth $200 to me. I would convert to cock on opening and go shooting.

Larry Gibson

[swheeler]

No thumb cut in reciever for charger EDIT- and no gas port same side Edit Again- the bolt shroud looks completely normal for 93-94-95

[Char-Gar]

That would be a smoking deal on a fine rifle in my part of the world.

[lesharris]

This looks like a 93,95 Small ring mauser.
If barrel is original,looks that way in pics because ot the steps,it might be dark and still shoot.
The scope base may have been ground to fit receiver,rather than grinding receiver hump away,simpler way to mount scope base.
The gas "block"on back of bolt can be welded in place if wanted.
Bolt has been bent for scope and low safety installed.
I have a 93 with the same features this gun has.
Mine was not accurate.
I replaced barrel with a Douglas problem solved.
A nice deer rifle.
Even at $200. The cost of a rebarrel will still be a 'bargain". IMHO.
Les.

[swheeler]

This looks like a 93,95 Small ring mauser.
If barrel is original,looks that way in pics because ot the steps,it might be dark and still shoot.
The scope base may have been ground to fit receiver,rather than grinding receiver hump away,simpler way to mount scope base.
The gas "block"on back of bolt can be welded in place if wanted.
Bolt has been bent for scope and low safety installed.
I have a 93 with the same features this gun has.
Mine was not accurate.
I replaced barrel with a Douglas problem solved.
A nice deer rifle.
Even at $200. The cost of a rebarrel will still be a 'bargain". IMHO.
Les.

I guess I'm missing something? But that is not unusual:grin:

[Reload3006]

No you should not buy that Mauser. You should tell me where its at so I can save you from it LOL

[Jim Flinchbaugh]

I see the barel is "stepped" meaning it is the original military barrel. I would check bore condition, some are beyond totally shot out, and some are like new with everything in between./ Dan


True to a point, I bought my first Mauser- a Belgian FN in 25-06. The rifling was GONE in the first 5 inches of the barrel, it still put 5 shots under a quarter at 100 yards.:-)

Nice looking unit there,

[akajun]

Upon second look it is a small ring, no bolt shroud shield was made on those, but it aint a swede.
Still worth 200 if it shoots, but dont go crazy with the caliber, stick to 6.5 7x57, etc.

[swheeler]

I suppose it could be a Chilean 95-no thumb cut and round bolt face

[Dschuttig]

If it's 7x57mm, keep in mind, just like most milsurp 30 cals, the bore is "oversized", At least by american standards. I have a chilean m95 in like new condition that comes in at .2875. That seems to be standard from what I've read. Shoot anything 284 or so and accuracy may be awful./ Dan

[Dutchman]

I will ether keep it how it is or maybe a 338-06 AI. thanks

It is a 1893 Mauser C-prefix originally for South Africa but ended up in Chile. I have C1516.

It is unsuitable for .338 anything. Or .30-06. It is a small ring action with zero gas escape feature. It's suitable for 7x57 Mauser.

I'd have a hard time saying it's worth $200.

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[izzyjoe]

it would make a nice 257 Roberts. i'd buy it, but i'm a sucker for any cheap rifle!

[Dschuttig]

Chilean or spanish '93? I though only the spanish ones had the square bottom bolt face?

[scrapcan]

and it is already drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. you could always yank the scope and lob heavy for caliber cast bullets with it. I just bought a sporter small ring that had been re barreled to 257 roberts, very nice shooter.

Is that an original barrel? would the barrel have been marked with same serial number where the rear sight band would have been?

[wellfedirishman]

If you like sporter Mausers it looks ok. It has a nice enough stock, is D&Td for both scope and a side-mount aperture (Lyman, etc.), had quality scope mounts/rings (Leupold or Redfield by the looks of it) with a scope and what appears to be a low-profile safety.

It has zero collector value, but might be a nice shooter. IF the bore is good and it is in an appropriate caliber (e.g., 7x57) I'd be willing to risk $200 on it. If it turns out you don't like it you could always resell it for what you paid for it.

[Brithunter]

OK If it has the square bolt bottom it's an original M93 Mauser and being of DWM manufacture that is possible. The Boer republics of South Africa brought a lot of these original M93's and alos M95's with round bolt face.

As mentioned the last shipments didn't get there due to the Blockades so ended up in Chile.

However unlike quite a few here the M93 is a fine rifle and I still own one. Used to have three a Carbine and an OVS marked long rifle but had to sellt hose to help replace the car after a total loss due to a nice "White Van Man" who believed Give Way signs and lines did no apply to him............................................... any way I still own this one:-

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Yes it's a 7mm Mauser.

And to the "gentleman" who claimed they are not worth $200 ............................... My good sir you could not buy this one or indeed I believe one like it for less that $1500 USD.

No it's not altered in any way from the factory it was made like this for the Boers in about 1897 so it's an antique. This is a Boer Plezier Rifle which cost nearly double what a carbine or normal long rifle cost back then. Shoot normal 7mm Mauser through it and it's fine and yes I have shot it :p.

[swheeler]

Brithunter; very nice rifle! I'll give you 200:)

[izzyjoe]

the way i look at it is, where can you go and buy a rifle of that quality ready to shoot(maybe) for $200. it's 10X better than any plastic rifle there trying sell now day's. and also, you just sit down and figure the cost to have a smith drill'n tap one for scope, weld on a new bolt, and buy a stock like that. you would be shocked at the price, but that's why so many people run out and buy then plastic rifles. i like to find them in that shape, someone has already done all the hard work, all you have to do is tinker with and enjoy it.

[RonE]

Any gun that functions and you don't want is worth $40.00

Any gun that functions and you may or may not want it is worth $100 to hold until you make up your mind.

Any gun that functions and you like is worth whatever it is worth. It looks like your mauser is still in 8mm and would function fine as a deer rifle. I would say it is easily worth $200 even if you give it away as a present later.

[fatelk]

If the bore is good and the scope works; it looks like someone did a nice job. It would all depend on bore condition to me.