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2152hq
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Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle.
      #395050 - 17/12/25 09:00 AM

I think that's the correct designation.
No markings on it that I can see. with the exception of a very (very!) faint 'c' on the LH lower edge of the recv'r ring. Just above the wood line.
It's placement seems to indicate that some other markings were there as well.

8x57mm,,stepped bbl.
Single Set Trigger
Claw mounts,but no scope of course.
A prior owner started to machine a set of 1" rings for the claw bases but never got as far as actually cutting the claw feet for them. Just a solid block below the rings.

Plain stock
Looks like an old Mauser butt plate. Horn matr'l I think.

Shoots great, very accurate even with that 1943 Turk surplus ammo.
Yes I clean it afterwards as it is corrosive stuff.

For $250 I wasn't about to let it pass me by. It
s a nice shooter even if not an orig Model from the factory.

Thanks for looking..

I forgot to add that the butt stock on the RH side has an approx 2" circle cut in the wood. Looks like bout 1/8" deep.
A presentation or other incribed medalion was perhaps there at one time.
The wood inside the cut looks much cleaner and 'new' than the rest of the stock.
Also some pry marks around the edge suggesting removing what was there.
Maybe a precious metal hunter found some silver there!













Edited by 2152hq (18/12/25 07:41 AM)

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: 2152hq]
      #395051 - 17/12/25 10:02 AM

I wouldn't have let it pass by either. Very nice rifle. Not sure if its a type c or not but someone will know.

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: Claydog]
      #395097 - 19/12/25 02:04 AM

If only it could talk?
A beautiful old rifle, well done !!!!!!

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: bwanabobftw]
      #395099 - 19/12/25 06:48 AM

Hopefully Lancaster or Kuduae will see this & tell you definitively.
As to the mounts that certainly will be a challenge, then to find a scope worthy to go on it, see what our European guys can find for you - you might be lucky!
I'm on guessing here but the circle could have been a emblem for a family member or a presentation rifle, you do say its accurate!
Agree whole heartedly with Bwanabob - If only it could talk!
And yes she's a keeper alright!

Edited by 93x64mm (19/12/25 06:49 AM)

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: 93x64mm]
      #395102 - 19/12/25 11:02 AM

I look forward to Lancaster or Kuduae giving their highly informed view. My opinion is not that well informed, but I suspect the rifle is a post war 'cigarette rifle' built by a German gunsmith using an ex militray rifle as its basis. I don't think this should be seen as belittling the rifle as many of these were built by highly skilled craftsmen who's survival depended on their skills. The build quality on this rifle appears to be first rate and I think you have ontained a very nice piece irrespective of history.

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: Hunter4752001]
      #395103 - 19/12/25 12:16 PM

Pull the action and see if the stock is stamped with a number that matches the action.
All Oberndorf rifles are stamped this way as far as I know.
The barrel band is not anything like I’ve seen in a TypeC or any other commercial sporter.
Show us the front sight please.
The stock looks like an early TypeB with the cheek piece - don’t think the TypeCs had a cheek piece.
The buttplate is correct for an early Oberndorf Mauser.
I think it’s a military rifles action in an early TypeB stock.
At the price it’s a nice serviceable rifle and way better than anything you could get for twice the price.

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: Huvius]
      #395112 - 19/12/25 05:06 PM

I am no mauser expert but without marking anything could be possible.
is the rifle without proof marks too? nice rifle anyway.

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Re: Is this a Mauser 98 'Model C' Hunting rifle. [Re: bwanabobftw]
      #395128 - 20/12/25 10:53 AM

That is a very good pick up. Nice rifle and accurate too. Like Bwanabobftw said, if only it could talk.

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