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Thanks Snookyyyy,
Yes its a nice example, I'm more into longarms, but with the amount of history behind the Colt, I just had to grab it! I'd consider trade for a good Australian Light Horse marked...

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Hi All,
I’ve posted this thread to seek information on a pistol with provenance I was lucky enough to purchase.
The original owner has scratched his name on the grips of the Colt, New...

Thanks for the comments & I'm only a new member myself. Will have to check out the Translate feature after asking real nice for my wife to find it for me as I'm not the brightest spark when it comes...

Hi Patrick,
I'll take the gun over the cash any day! I'll hand this Mauser down to my boys when I kick the bucket...they will probably fight over it ( & the other 150+guns), then sell it!
Cheers;...

Hi All,
How do we estimate the value of a rifle with documented history/provenance?
....Possibly only proven by listing via auction to find approximate value & how much some people are prepared to...

Hi All,
Does anyone have an estimate of value on this Mauser?
Cheers; Mal

Hi All,
A few more pictures of the O. Geyger Mauser. I've removed the front section of timber to make the carbine a half stocked sporter. Notice engraving not usually evident until timber is removed...

Hi Doug,
How do I post new images (if possible) of the O. Geyger Mauser to my original thread?
Cheers; Mal

My last contribution on this topic...

... is to suggest that you a) learn some basic German and/or b) get your father-in-law up to speed on using the Internet, and pose any questions on the...

Hi Steve,
I can confirm there are no military markings whatsoever on the rifle & agree the owner would have been cashed up... or a thief! I would suggest that the rifle was such an unusual find on...

Hi Steve,
It's good to have that sort background with the rifle, VERY helpful! Thats the sort of information I may be able to refine. I really want to zero in on Axis operations on the 7th/8th &...

Hi Patrick,
Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated. It's a special rifle & if only it could talk. Yes the rifle is set up for brush hunting, the back sight is a single (sturdy) standing blade...

Hi Jim, Yes I agree, it's a classic design, so nice I went out of my way to purchase another Mauser (Aug Wolf) of the same configuration with original optics & mounts for a hunting rifle, but still...

Cheers for all the help Doug, much appreciated! Mal

Hi Rich,
Caliber is 8 X57mm, bore is nice & shiny. The rifle is in good working condition, unmodified in anyway. I've used a few starting loads in it, not that I use it much, I've only fired 8...

Hi Doug,
Thanks for fixing the pictures for me, much appreciated! Not sure if I should post more pictures of the rifle or not, as I have alot of other interesting rifles etc...I see there is a limit...

Hi All,
This is my first thread, so please be gentle with me!
Looking for information on a rare Mauser in my collection. It has a Sterling Silver Plaque on the right hand side that states...
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Hi All,
Hope I can be helpfull by helping others. I've been collecting since I was 14 & my taste in firearms is varied, as is my knowledge on guns. If I can help with information I will.
Cheers; Mal