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I think this post should get a lot of responses. I was looking through the 4th Edition of "Mauser-Military Rifles of the World" and was amazed at how many versions and how many countries the Germans built the Mausers for. If you had a choice, what would be your pick for the finest Mauser ever produced. Best as in large ring, stock material, caliber, lenght, etc. Just the all around best of all worlds!
the pre-war 98k is Deutsche manufacturing at it's finest
Best according to which characteristics? From Mauser/DWM only, or including FN, Carl Gustaf etc?
Here are my personal choices, of course strongly influenced by my own shape/size/arm length:
For quality of manufacture: Argentine M1909 and Brazilean M1908 - the top export models of their day.
For shooting comfort: Brazilean M1908
For potential accuracy: Swedish M1896
IMHO that generation of rifles showed an overall quality that was never reached again - 19th century craftsmanship and individual care combined with 20th century machining capabilities. During that period Mauser/DWM just about wrapped up the world market for rifles outside the "imperial" domains of France, Britain, Russia and the USA.
Patrick
M1909 Argentine manufactured by DWM.
whew-hooo! That's a tall order! "Best" according to what criteria? I think the 1891 Argies are beautiful examples of the gun makers art. In general, I'd say the So. American Mausers are best.
That's a tough one ... I guess for a rifle I was going to use I would go for a small-ring '98, preferably BRNO. With a short barrel and decent wood. For a military rifle, I guess the Swede, 1908 Brazil, 19109 Argentine (I've owned all of them, including multiple Swedes). For hunting elk and stuff, I would want 8X57 targets it wold be 6.5X55, deer and general shooting, probably 7X57. Too bad Mauser never offered a 6X57 (AKA 6mm Remington) or a .25 cal (AKA .257 Roberts). The Chinese Army did order up a bunch of '98s in a .270 cal. (6.8X57). So which was the best? Hard to tell ...
jn
That answer is easy!
The best "Mauser" in the world is the one you own that shoots good and you like it.
That rifle is different for about everyone.
Sarge
It,s my m96 swede dated 1900 german made , with 140gr hollow points smk,s ,I just find it so accurate , if I can see the target this will hit it. paper or critter. Amazing considering it,s a military rifle.
The one in your hand .....................
I have a Yugo M48 and a 24/47 and both are very accurate. I have 4 K98k's that have seen a lot of use and still give good accuracy. But the most accurate would be my M96 Swedes without a doubt and they do not punish your shoulder.:)