Bought a 1903 Turkish Mauser

[Aragorn243]

Vinegar will strip the bluing off. I wouldn't recommend it. It also tends to turn deep rust into black rust rather than remove it. I've done it before and if you don't care about the bluing, it does work.

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[nuget102]

Vinegar will strip the bluing off. I wouldn't recommend it. It also tends to turn deep rust into black rust rather than remove it. I've done it before and if you don't care about the bluing, it does work.

I'm more worried about a working rifle. I don't these Turkish Mausers are super expensive anyway. I plan to re-blue it anyway. Also, electrolysis would remove the bluing wouldn't it?

[nuget102]

I don't think it's worth starting a new thread to ask this, but I was wondering what ammo I can shoot from rifle, if you guys know?

I was thinking about buying this ammo:
Mauser, 8x57mm JS, .323 Bore Non-WWII Dimensions, FMJ, 170 Grain, 20 Rounds - 283126, 8mm Ammo at Sportsman's Guide

I've heard of issues with certain mausers not being able to fire this ammo?

Any input is appreciated. Until I know more i'll be shooting some old military surplus my dad has.