My favorite Mauser

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08-21-2020, 10:13 PM
RCS

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My favorite Mauser

I bought this 33/40 carbine at a gun show many years ago, it was from an old gunsmith who was looking for nice Mausers to make into sporters, The 33/40 action was a favorite for custom rifles, glad I was able to save this one. It has all matching numbers and the barrel is dated 12-41 and being a DOT 41 is correct. There are still some German proof stamps on the stock and the bore has bright lands with a little darkness in the grooves. I did buy a cleaning rod from SARCO which is fake as the 33/40 takes a special length rod.

I have shot Remington 8 mm Mauser through it as the standard 7,92 has a very good recoil.

This is such a nice carbine that I wish that I could have found a nice matching VZ33 carbine to go with this 33/40, but most were in South America and with non matching partsAttachment 110712 Attachment 110713 Attachment 110714 Attachment 110715 Attachment 110716 Attachment 110717
08-22-2020, 01:25 PM
Salt Flat

RCS, Wow, I wish I could travel back to those times. You have a great collection. What a beautiful rifle! Salt Flat
09-26-2020, 12:28 PM
Leatherneck92028

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Very nice.

Attachment 111280Nice rifle.

Just posted about a matching venezuelan 24/30?? Looking for feedback on too.

What is the total length of your carbine? Mine is ~37" and does not have the bolt disasembly disk.

Have a great day.
09-27-2020, 11:38 AM
GeeRam

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Originally Posted by RCS

I bought this 33/40 carbine at a gun show many years ago, it was from an old gunsmith who was looking for nice Mausers to make into sporters, The 33/40 action was a favorite for custom rifles, glad I was able to save this one. It has all matching numbers and the barrel is dated 12-41 and being a DOT 41 is correct. There are still some German proof stamps on the stock and the bore has bright lands with a little darkness in the grooves. I did buy a cleaning rod from SARCO which is fake as the 33/40 takes a special length rod.

I have shot Remington 8 mm Mauser through it as the standard 7,92 has a very good recoil.

This is such a nice carbine that I wish that I could have found a nice matching VZ33 carbine to go with this 33/40, but most were in South America and with non matching partsAttachment 110712 Attachment 110713 Attachment 110714 Attachment 110715 Attachment 110716 Attachment 110717

I would love a G.33/40 but they are like rocking horse poo here in the UK.

That looks like a lovely one you have :super: