about Mitchells Mausers

[paulm]

Ok everyone I now have the straight story.The Germen Mauser was the exclusive domain of Paul and Willhelm mauser who manufactured the German Geweher 98 and the Karabiner K98 in Oberdorf Germany until sometime after the end of WW2. It stands among the top 10 rifles of the world, and is #4 in the top bolt action rifles of the worlld( I may be wrong on the bolt action bit) If I am feel free to correct me.I do not know where Mitchell came into the picture, but he is no authority on the Mauser, and I will not buy one of his guns.The more time I spend with this hobby the more I learn

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[tiriaq]

Ok everyone I now have the straight story.The Germen Mauser was the exclusive domain of Paul and Willhelm mauser who manufactured the German Geweher 98 and the Karabiner K98 in Oberdorf Germany until sometime after the end of WW2. It stands among the top 10 rifles of the world, and is #4 in the top bolt action rifles of the worlld( I may be wrong on the bolt action bit) If I am feel free to correct me.I do not know where Mitchell came into the picture, but he is no authority on the Mauser, and I will not buy one of his guns.The more time I spend with this hobby the more I learn

I'm not sure what you mean by "Mauser was the exclusive domain". Mauser type rifles were made all over the world by numerous makers, licenced and not. Some of the rifles sourced in Yugoslavia were unissued. Many were rebuilt there. Many were made there, others in Germany or elsewhere in Europe. MM rebuilds rifles. Whether they are considered scrubbed bitsers or are desirable as anything other than shooters is a matter of opinion.

[gandog56]

I tend to have no faith whatsoever in MM after I saw them trying to sell a Mosin Nagain 91/30 Sniper Rifle for 1500 bucks. Heck, I can't find anybody else trying to sell them for more than 500 bucks. And oh yeah, the accessory kit for it that everybody gives away for free on their 70 dollar Mosin Nagants....$250.00

Sheesh what a rip off.

[Patrick Chadwick]

Ok everyone I now have the straight story.

Well it's not quite perfectly straight Paulm, but you have made the first important step: realizing that there is something to be learnt. And for this purpose, there are 2 absolutely first-class books to get you started in "Mauserology".

"Mauser Bolt Rifles" by Ludwig Olson, Brownell & Son
and
"Mauser Military Rifles of the World" by Robert Bal, Krause Publications.

And take the opportunity to handle as many genuine rifles as you can. With some basic knowledge and hands-on experience you will soon find yourself laughing at a lot of online auctions.

Patrick