mauser selection

Just how does one select the right first mauser?

ive wanted a nice long barreled one for 23 years.

the spanish 1916s can be either 7.62x51 nato or 7mm mauser depending on lots of things i hear.

24/47 feels nice, but feels odd when shouldered, have to move around a bit more then im used to with a nagant.

most websites state a 24/47 barrel length of 22-23 inches. some are stating 18-19 inches. whats correct/

a turkish k hale for 200 with good bore a bargain or a pass?

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can someone explain the whole mitchells mausers grading/price system of their 24/47s? they claim all of theirs comes out a decent shooter at worst. and will be nice and shiny bore.
alot ofprivate sellers are selling the same gun from say, samco or SOG and the same or more, with no refund policy.

My humble opinion - Long barrel: value/accuracy

6.5mm.- m96 swede

7mm - 08 Brazilian

7.65 - 1891 Argentine

8mm - 98/22 Czech

These can all be found for $300 or less.

I agree with what "mtoms" said and will add the,

1909 Argentine and the,

1912 Steyr Brazilian long rifles.

The 1909 will be in 7.65x53 , which is pretty much a reloading proposition, although some factory ammo can be found (Privi Partizan) @ reasonable prices.
If you find a Argentine in 30-06 (this was often done, due to ammo availability, or lack thereof); chances are you will still need to use .311"-.312" bullets , slug your bore.
Many of the 1912's were converted to 7.62 Nato, making ammo readily available, but some are still in the original 7x57 Mauser.
Both of these, in all three (four) calibers tend to be extremely accurate, although they do command a higher price; 1909 ($400-$700) and the 1912 ($300-$600).
Both, well worth it, IMO :D Good Luck !!

A M24/47 with a 18"-19" barrel is incorrect, and is probably a short rifle, that has been cut & crowned.
On the other hand; a few (very rare) Model 24g Carbines were made with a 19-1/2" Bbl for Yugo Police,
and are so rare they are usually found in firearms museums.

The turks can be a real sleeper, and some have been very good shooters, but tend to be fair to midland in condition,
and would not be my choice, as barrel replacement can be difficult (large ring action with small ring threads)