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Mauser Model 98 Magnum
      #284594 - 28/06/16 03:06 AM

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This is a bolt-action rifle. There are many like it, but this one is a Mauser 98. It is legendary. It is the culmination of much tinkering and testing by its creator, Paul Mauser, and the final result is a thing of strength and simplistic beauty.

The Mauser 98, or Gewehr 98, was adopted as the German service rifle in 1898 and became the mother of all bolt-action rifles; Britain’s Pattern 1914 Enfield service rifle took cues from it; our 1903 Springfield copied Mauser’s design and its stripper clip so explicitly the U.S. government paid royalties to the German company in order to produce it. All three controlled-round-feed rifles saw service through World War II. Many of them have been “sporterized” for hunting. Today it’s still not hard to find an M98 for this purpose because as many as 100 million have been made.

Mauser sold its own sporters, too, but a magnum version didn’t begin to take shape until John Rigby and Co., then the sole agent of Mausers sold in the British Empire, asked for design changes to handle its .400/350 rimmed cartridge in 1901. Other iterations followed as Rigby asked for 98s to accommodate the .303 British and, in 1911, its .416 Rigby. Only about 200 original .416 Rigby rifles were ever sold, but the Mauser Magnum as we think of it today nonetheless made history in game fields across the world, most notably in Africa.

As the 20th century progressed, Mauser languished and production actually ceased in Germany at one point. Then Zastava of Yugoslavia and Brno of Czechoslovakia, among others, produced 98s. But no endeavor lasted.

At the turn of the 21st century, though, Michael Lüke, a German who leads the L&O Group, bought the name, along with Blaser and SIG Sauer. L&O also owns J.P. Sauer and Sohn, German Sport Guns and now John Rigby, too. I’d say Lüke’s vision is to produce the finest light arms available in the world because that’s quite a portfolio.

Today’s double square-bridge action is machined from one block of premium steel, and it is 615/16 inches long. The ejection port spans 311/16 inches so hunters can load .375s and .416s into the magazine without canting them. The deep magazine well supports five-plus-one (.375) or four-plus-one (.416) capacity. Pillar bedding and double recoil lugs produce an action-to-stock fit that is absolutely tension-free. The receiver includes proprietary scope mounts; the rear is a dovetail, the front a twist-on. All metalwork is protected from corrosion by a low-glare, hard, rust-resistant plasma-nitride finish.

The bolt is classic Mauser. A long “claw” extractor moves back and forth in the receiver but otherwise remains stationary as the bolt rotates within its collar. Move the bolt forward and the bottom edge of its face pushes on the cartridge presented by the magazine. As the cartridge rises from the magazine, the claw grips the rim of the case and guides it into battery. The claw relinquishes its grip only when the bolt is opened and pulled to the rear, at which time the case is ejected either forcefully or gently, depending on the effort applied by the hunter working the bolt, by a standing leaf inside the left rear of the receiver. This is the basis of the 98’s legendary reliability. At no time during the feeding, firing or extraction of the cartridge/empty case does the claw relinquish its grip on the case rim. Failures to extract are few, if ever, and jams are reduced, too.

The bolt’s dual opposed locking lugs rotate into the chamber, which makes an incredibly strong union. More strength is derived from a third lug at the back of the bolt body, a fourth recoil lug at the seat of the bolt handle and an additional lug atop the bolt body that locks into the extractor. The 98 cocks on opening, so the only resistance encountered upon closing the bolt comes from the cartridge as it is pushed up and out of the magazine. A three-position wing safety, with newly improved ergonomics, locks the striker and the bolt, or locks the striker while the bolt is operated.

The barrel is made from solid bar stock and measures 24 inches long. In .375, its taper is typical of a dangerous-game rifle; .416 units feature a heavy profile. An express rear sight holds three leaves regulated to 50, 100 and 150 yards. A banded front sight is ramped, and fitted with a silver bead. A barrel band holds the forward sling swivel. This is the proper place to secure the front of a sling on a dangerous-game gun as it prevents pinching of a hunter’s support hand during recoil.

The grade 5 walnut stock showcases exceptional grain; higher grades are available at extra cost. Its straight comb sends recoil straight back into one’s shoulder, where it belongs. The pistol grip cap is steel, the fore-end cap ebony. The buttpad is not too squishy, and it’s polished in the right place to slide on clothing during gun mount. Length of pull is 14.76 inches, a bit long for my height but absolutely perfect when I’m staring into a scope while firing magnum cartridges. It’s also appropriate as the bolt travels almost 5 inches rearward when a hunter racks it, and at that point the end of it is awfully close to one’s nose.

Is this gun a shooter? Woo-eee, I’d say so: The .375 H&H Mag. I tested last summer didn’t print anything larger than an inch at 50 yards from a standing rest. Then, just to see what it would do, I nestled in behind the gun on the bench and fired three groups at 100. My largest group was only 15/8 inches. To be honest, by then I was tired, and I think if I wasn’t I could’ve held on better. I have never actually seen a .375 that didn’t shoot, but I think this one takes the cake.

The Mauser Model 98 Magnum is made to hunt and kill dangerous game, and look good doing it. Given that, why would a dangerous-game hunter choose anything else? Well, price comes to mind, for a Mauser is not cheap. But it is a queen, and so it represents the pinnacle of design. Long live the queen.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Ripp]
      #284597 - 28/06/16 04:59 AM

Sold!

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #284629 - 28/06/16 02:25 PM




Technical Specifications:

• Type: bolt-action centerfire rifle
• Caliber: .375 H&H Mag. (tested), .416 Rigby
• Barrel: 24.4"; 1:12" twist; normal or heavy profile
• Trigger: single-stage; 3-lb. pull weight
• Magazine: internal box w/hinged floorplate; 5+1 rnd. capacity
• Sights: express three-leaf rear, ramped front w/silver bead; scope bases integral to receiver
• Safety: three-position wing
• Stock: straight comb w/shadow-line cheek piece; grade 5 walnut; LOP 14.76"
• Metal Finish: plasma nitride
• Overall Length: 46.7"
• Weight: 9.7 lbs.
• MSRP: $13,495








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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284630 - 28/06/16 02:26 PM

Thanks for posting Ripp.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284631 - 28/06/16 02:50 PM

EMMA CHISIT?

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #284634 - 28/06/16 05:10 PM

Only $13,495 U.S!

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: 500Boswell]
      #284636 - 28/06/16 05:55 PM

Thanks for posting Ripp. If money was not a problem I would own one.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: 500Boswell]
      #284639 - 28/06/16 06:53 PM

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Only $13,495 U.S!




FARK Thanks! I thought if around 6 grand I would think about one ha ha

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #284640 - 28/06/16 06:54 PM

Its cheaper just thinking!

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #284653 - 28/06/16 10:34 PM

Beautiful looking firearm...price is a bit spendy but in today's world as was probably always the case..you get what you pay for... I am certain the rifle is worth every penny....


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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Ripp]
      #284654 - 29/06/16 12:28 AM

Maybe pricey - I just paid 8 grand for a muzzleloading rifle. Good stuff is pricey.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: DarylS]
      #284657 - 29/06/16 12:39 AM



Fantastic rifle, no doubt about that but two little issues for me nevertheless :

1) because people insist on those scope things the stock is too straight to show the rifle at it's best; and

2) the article fails to stress the real advantage of the Mauser system when hunting DG; the greatly reduced potential to render the firearm inoperable in a situation of 'heightened emotion', by attempting to chamber a second round when you already have one up the spout.


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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: lonewulf]
      #284669 - 29/06/16 04:24 AM

To me that stock is what it should be for a scoped rifle.I am no fan of those dropped stock Euro models in any way where one needs a foot long cheek to see over the barrel.
Straight stocks eat recoil too.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: gryphon]
      #284684 - 29/06/16 10:21 AM

Lovely looking rifle.

My only comment is it is a bit heavy for an unscoped 375. Ideal for a 416 though.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Rockdoc]
      #284690 - 29/06/16 12:22 PM

Prices for European rifles like this seem to be always starting around the $8000 to double that mark. Usually for mostly no frills in terms of other than very basic engraving. Numerous Euro gunmakers seem to have such prices.

I always find the Euro standard seems to have better higher quality rifles and guns, but less of them. One reason is their firearm numbers held is often restricted eg to six. Which also explains the popularity of multi barrel rifles.

Its an ideal I aspire to but fail terribly. To have less guns, to have much higher quality ones, and to use those fewer a lot lot more.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284696 - 29/06/16 05:09 PM

At that price i would rather buy a 98 'Magnum action' and get it built exactly how i want it and still have change left over

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: 500Boswell]
      #284697 - 29/06/16 05:09 PM

Neither of those calibres interest me

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284700 - 29/06/16 08:56 PM

Quote:

Prices for European rifles like this seem to be always starting around the $8000 to double that mark. Usually for mostly no frills in terms of other than very basic engraving. Numerous Euro gunmakers seem to have such prices.

I always find the Euro standard seems to have better higher quality rifles and guns, but less of them. One reason is their firearm numbers held is often restricted eg to six. Which also explains the popularity of multi barrel rifles.

Its an ideal I aspire to but fail terribly. To have less guns, to have much higher quality ones, and to use those fewer a lot lot more.




Think that is the same issue for many of us. Always figured when I built a custom or two I would get rid of the factory rifles..has never happened..oh well, could be spending it on a lot worse things..

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Ripp]
      #284755 - 01/07/16 07:00 AM

Queensland Gun Exchange have two evidently one @ $17999.00 RRP and the Deluxe @$55000.00 RRP ,i thought the Weatherby Deluxe Mk V was painful at $5600.00 owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww !!!! ,55000.00$ ugh

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: 500Boswell]
      #284766 - 01/07/16 06:52 PM

If I remember rightly one of our members does have one of these in .375 H&H Mag.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: NitroX]
      #284776 - 02/07/16 06:11 AM

I wonder if they would do a custom build in .500 or .505? That's a question to discuss with them in the next year or so.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Gundog01]
      #286626 - 20/08/16 12:40 PM

I would love one in any DG caliber but .505 Gibbs and 416 Rigby are my favs.

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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #286648 - 20/08/16 09:07 PM

I still prefer my .416 Rigby by Dennis Erhardt on an original Oberndorf Magnum action:





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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: xausa]
      #286697 - 21/08/16 04:49 PM

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I still prefer my .416 Rigby by Dennis Erhardt on an original Oberndorf Magnum action:








That is one sweet looking Mauser.


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Re: Mauser Model 98 Magnum [Re: Rule303]
      #286700 - 21/08/16 05:38 PM

But how much was it?

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