I wouldn’t know from personal experience but this looks like just about the ideal stopping rifle.

https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Milita...mation/67963811

The work of Fred Wells (deceased) is featured in Speed’s Mauser book. He was said to have the best collection of original Mauser sporting rifles in the country - racks two deep along the wall of a very long room. He also preferred working on original Mausers to any other work. His wife Rachel is a first class engraver as evident from the Cape Buffalo on the floor plate of this rifle. I believe his son is carrying on his work and also is a great fan of the Mauser 98.

A great excuse to get out to Prescott, Arizona.