txjreed
.224 member
Reged: 25/03/17
Posts: 5
Loc: Pennsylvania, USA
|
|
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."
|
Huvius
.416 member
Reged: 04/11/07
Posts: 3618
Loc: Colorado
|
|
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.
Welcome to NitroExpress.
--------------------
He who lives in the past is doomed to enjoy it.
|
txjreed
.224 member
Reged: 25/03/17
Posts: 5
Loc: Pennsylvania, USA
|
|
<a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/commercial-photography/"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/e5ni8J5.jpg" alt="commercial photography locations"></a>
|
txjreed
.224 member
Reged: 25/03/17
Posts: 5
Loc: Pennsylvania, USA
|
|
Thanks Huvius.
I'm trying to figure out how to post some pictures of the gun.
|
Claydog
.400 member
Reged: 17/08/12
Posts: 1154
Loc: Katherine, Northern Territory ...
|
|
If you want to email them to me I can post them. clayton@catcontractors.com.au
|
txjreed
.224 member
Reged: 25/03/17
Posts: 5
Loc: Pennsylvania, USA
|
|
Thank you Clayton! I just e-mailed them to you.
|
paradox_
.375 member
Reged: 12/05/07
Posts: 645
Loc: Australia
|
|
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
Best
Eric
--------------------
Walk softly and carry a big stick
|
Claydog
.400 member
Reged: 17/08/12
Posts: 1154
Loc: Katherine, Northern Territory ...
|
|
|
Huvius
.416 member
Reged: 04/11/07
Posts: 3618
Loc: Colorado
|
|
Made in 1923
--------------------
He who lives in the past is doomed to enjoy it.
|
Vladymere
.300 member
Reged: 11/08/15
Posts: 187
Loc: North Carolina, USA
|
|
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
|
txjreed
.224 member
Reged: 25/03/17
Posts: 5
Loc: Pennsylvania, USA
|
|
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?
|
Vladymere
.300 member
Reged: 11/08/15
Posts: 187
Loc: North Carolina, USA
|
|
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
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
