+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: 1893 Spanish Mauser (German Made) Range Report

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member rescuerandy2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 11:37 PM
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Posts
    314
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    06:57 PM

    1893 Spanish Mauser (German Made) Range Report

    Good Afternoon All,

    Just back from the range and my condolences to the American troopers sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Wow, this rifle was deadly accurate, easy to fire, and the recoil was no bother at all. I do love my Trapdoors but int he face of the '93, just throw in the towel. Now I have a greater appreciation for the weapon and it's clear where US designer had seen and felt the sting of this amazing rifle.

    The rifle is not a beauty and I am still cleaning up some rust and excessive patina on the bolt face. With that said, this rifle will fast become one of my favorites.

    Randy

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    Advisory Panel tiriaq's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Last On
    Today @ 04:17 PM
    Location
    Central Ontario
    Age
    78
    Posts
    1,103
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    06:57 PM
    I have been shooting one of my Boer Mausers. Very similar to your rifle. Interesting to compare it to a MLE. Charger loading vs loose rounds, etc.

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  5. #3
    Legacy Member rescuerandy2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 11:37 PM
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Posts
    314
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    06:57 PM
    Thread Starter
    I have a Lee-Metford but now prefer the '93. However, the LM is a beautiful rifle and is more evocative, in my mind, of the weapons of the late 19th and early 20th century. Randy

  6. Thank You to rescuerandy2 For This Useful Post:


  7. #4
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    FSR17601's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2023
    Last On
    08-20-2024 @ 05:37 PM
    Posts
    16
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    06:57 PM
    1,400 US casualties at San Juan Hill. That was a brilliant military rifle in an outstanding caliber, perhaps the best of the Mauser calibers. The US troopers and regular army units generally had Krags; it was the National Guard units that had the Trapdoor rifles since there weren't enough Krags to go around. In any case, the regular army was small, and the Kragicon was inferior to the Mauser, although not as inferior as the Trapdoor fielded by a high percentage of US combatants.

  8. #5
    Contributing Member Low & Slow's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Last On
    Today @ 11:48 AM
    Location
    colorado usa
    Posts
    404
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:57 PM
    I really enjoy the 7 X 57mm as well. Does all it needs to without reminding you the day after.

  9. Thank You to Low & Slow For This Useful Post:


  10. #6
    Contributing Member Sapper740's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2022
    Last On
    Today @ 10:47 AM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    783
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    05:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tiriaq View Post
    I have been shooting one of my Boer Mausers. Very similar to your rifle. Interesting to compare it to a MLE. Charger loading vs loose rounds, etc.
    Check out Britishicon Muzzle Loader's excellent video on this very subject:

  11. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to Sapper740 For This Useful Post:


+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. 1893 Spanish Mauser Firing Pin
    By rescuerandy2 in forum WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-17-2024, 10:11 PM
  2. Spanish Mauser model 1893 Carbine - Spanish American War (pre 1899)
    By 1903Collector in forum WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-31-2022, 12:50 PM
  3. 1893 Spanish Mauser outing
    By butlersrangers in forum Range Reports - Show us how good you are!
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-11-2015, 12:20 AM
  4. 1893 Spanish Mauser
    By Kdwright5407 in forum Mauser Rifles
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 04-27-2015, 09:23 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts