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Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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This is my ultra rare M-52 Norwegian Kongsberg Mauser. I purchased this while skiing in Norway in the US Marines from my friend and Norwegian ski instructor.I put a Banner Mauser buttplate on as the original pad was dry and no alteration was done to the rifle .
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Igorrock
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(.400 member)
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01/03/13 12:28 PM
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Nice rifle ! Looks quite much like older Husqvarnas.
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Thank you Igorrock . It took me forever to find information on the M-52 . I finially was able to find a Norwegian website and that is where I uploaded the Norwegian rifle/ Kongsberg hunting advertisement . I have never seen another in the US . The Norwegian captain who sold it to me told me it was never fired . The Kongsberg pad was very hard and the rifle was very long with it on so I removed it and now the length of pull is 13-3/4" which is perfect for me
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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the kongsberg sporters were made for the domestic market. you dont see them very often outside of norway.
interesting scan, I have pics of a kongsberg harpoon gun here
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=129463&an=0&page=0#Post129463
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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I have since put a Finnish Green sling on it ,the closest I could get to a Norwegian one .Will post a picture of that later
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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It seems that they made only 452 rifles of this model, in either 3006 or 8*57.
Here you can see which year your rifle was made
http://www.kvf.no/vaapen.php?type=Rifle&listtype=Prodyear&weaponid=RIF0111
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Quote:
It seems that they made only 452 rifles of this model, in either 3006 or 8*57.
Here you can see which year your rifle was made
http://www.kvf.no/vaapen.php?type=Rifle&listtype=Prodyear&weaponid=RIF0111
Thank you! It looks like 1 of only 2 M/52 rifles made in 1957. I consider myself very fortunate.
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Caprivi
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(.375 member)
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02/03/13 02:18 AM
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Very nice. All the better being a 8x57
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CWJ1898
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13/05/13 01:20 PM
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Deutsche Vortrekker,
Beautiful rifle and I am envious- I had designs on a Kongsberg 393 Sporting Rifle since the M/52s are like winning lottery. The 393 is a beautifully built rifle but a bit too much of a departure from the M-98 for my liking. I assume based on the configuration that the rifle began its life as a K-98 left behind after the occupation- is this correct? Again beautiful rifle and thank you for sharing the photographs,
Kindest regards...
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Re: Norwegian M-52 Kongsberg Mauser
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Thanks to all for the kind remarks . I believe by posting pictures it becomes all of our rifle as we share the same love for fine sporting rifles. I have a few " never sell " rifles and the Kongsberg is indeed one of them . CWJ : Yes I also looked at those Kongsberg 393 rifles as they pop up here in the US time to time . They are supposed to be quite accurate but yes I agree are quite a departure from the 98 system
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