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txjreed
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Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle
#297964 - 28/03/17 03:58 AM

I am trying to identify exactly what a particular rifle is for a client of mine. He has a German Mauser. It is of the "long-stock" variety with the forend extending the whole length of the barrel. The gun appears to be unaltered. It has a "pear" or "tear" shaped bolt. The serial numbers on the barrel, receiver and bolt match. The receiver has the marking "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-OBENDORF A/N. It is marked both 7.6 S and U.S. 1906. It has both Crown U and Crown B markings as well. The hinge plate on the bottom is stamped "Germany." The gun is is great shape. You can tell it is old but has very little wear and likely has not been fired much at all. My research thus far indicates that it is likely a Mauser rifle imported into the U.S. in the mid-1920s and that it possibly could be a rare "Special Range Rifle."

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Huvius
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#297985 - 28/03/17 08:11 AM

Most likely it is a typeS.
If you can, take the barreled action out of the stock. It will probably be stamped in the barrel channel.
Other than that, knowing the barrel length will help with an ID too.
I'm sure more folks will chime in shortly.
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txjreed
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: Huvius]
#297988 - 28/03/17 08:53 AM

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txjreed
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#297989 - 28/03/17 08:54 AM

Thanks Huvius.

I'm trying to figure out how to post some pictures of the gun.

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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#297991 - 28/03/17 09:02 AM

If you want to email them to me I can post them. clayton@catcontractors.com.au

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txjreed
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: Claydog]
#297996 - 28/03/17 10:08 AM

Thank you Clayton! I just e-mailed them to you.

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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#297999 - 28/03/17 10:42 AM

Txjeed

Most likely it is an "S", or an "M" Model Commercial Mauser Sporting Rifle. This Model more commonly had the " spoon " bolt handle, however the pear shape handle tends to indicate a commercial spotter.
The 'S' TYPE has a schnable half way doen the foreword, with a schnabel at the muzzle , as opposed to no schnabel on the "M" type , and a metal cap at the muzzle.
The rare range rifle mostly had top wood, an dis unlikely with the barrel length you describe.
These are highly regarded sporters in anyones language, and in the condition you describe should have a retail value of $3000-$5000.
Looking forward to the pics

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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#298000 - 28/03/17 10:42 AM

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Huvius
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: Claydog]
#298001 - 28/03/17 11:41 AM

Made in 1923

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Vladymere
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: Huvius]
#298093 - 29/03/17 03:10 PM

Your rifle is a twin of my Model M sans scope. Same markings as to caliber and origin. My serial number places manufacture in 1922/1923

Vlad

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txjreed
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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: Vladymere]
#298194 - 31/03/17 08:52 AM

Thanks Vlad. This one actually has a scope as well. The scope has a leather case for it. I have since taken more detailed pictures with the gun and scope, but I'm not able to post them to this site. Do you have any idea what this gun is worth on the open market?

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Re: Help Identifying a Mauser Rifle [Re: txjreed]
#298233 - 01/04/17 02:25 AM

txjreed,

I was set up at a gun show and bought mine from a walk in, I think for $1000. The fair market value of these rifles though I would put between $2500 and $4000.

Your rifle and mine where probably imported to the US at the same time.

What kind of scope is on your rifle? The scope on my rifle is a period correct Gerard using a Berliner Montage mounting system. Unfortunately the scope mounts interfere with the use of the iron sights.

Vlad

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