What Is The Best Mauser Rifle Bar None?

[rdm1962]

Hey Calfed
Not trying to highjack but yes it does. Just got it a few week agoe and it is my new fav.
Ralph

[DaveN]

First time on this forum. I am considering a mauser and this thread is helpful. I collect, you might say missfit military arms,and set my sights low. You know only somewhat collectible but shooters and at the lower cheaper end. On that note and to tweek the ? what is the best shooter with lowest collectible price that still looks good to very good (you know like a CMP mixmaster)as the mauser yugo 24/47 grabbed my interest.

Any opinion on this question. I really would like to know

[DaveN]

I'm still waiting for all those great opinions on what my first mauser should be in the let's say under 500 US dollars.

[Calfed]

I'm still waiting for all those great opinions on what my first mauser should be in the let's say under 500 US dollars.

Any of them can be had for under $500.

I got several of those "no blue" Samco Persian Mausers for $200 each. With the stock cleanup and rebluing, I have a total of $350 into each.
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09 Argentine's can be had for well under $500, with careful shopping. I got this for $290 plus a 15% buyer's premium...call it $335. All matching, including the cleaning rod.


If you want a great shooting Mauser and don't mind a small ring, you might try a Swedish Mauser with diopter sights. I got both of these from Simpson's Ltd --one for $325 and the other for $375, less 10% because I bought both--call it $290 and $335.


Another excellent small ring Mauser that is commonly available for well under $500 is a Chileno M95 Mauser. All matching with a lightly buffed crest. I got it for $160.


Any of the "best" Mausers can be had for well under $500. The key is patience and vigilance

[Calfed]

BTW..any of the rifles I mentioned have even cheaper counterparts...

If you don't want a Persian Mauser (BRNO 98/29), you can find a BRNO 98/22 for less than $200 usually. Maybe not finished as nicely as the Persian, but basically the same rifle and with a good bore, just as accurate.

An alternative to the 09 Argentine is an 08 Brazilian Mauser, also available for under $200. Usually not in nearly as good a condition as the 09 Argentines, but with a good bore, it should shoot about as well. It will be in 7 x 57 instead of 7.65 x 53.

Swedish Mausers can be had with out the diopter sights for under $300 if you shop carefully and are willing to accept less than completely matching serial numbers. With a good bore, it would still be an excellent shooter.

[tim98]

I'm still waiting for all those great opinions on what my first mauser should be in the let's say under 500 US dollars.

Im in oz however seeing US prices i'd say you could have any of the major selling mausers with the only variable being condition. One of the cheaper ones in Australia is the Israeli 7.62 converted .

Its my most accurate every day shooter. Great rifle for the money.

Best rgds.

[Patrick Chadwick]

DaveN, if you take a look at my previous contribution

Most accurate Enfield models

it may help you to make up your mind

[Calfed]

Hey Calfed
Not trying to highjack but yes it does. Just got it a few week agoe and it is my new fav.
Ralph

I can see why it is your new fav--very nice looking. Had a chance to shot it yet?

[Jim Lee]

I haven't seen mention of the 7x57's made at FN for Venezuela. Not as many floating around as there used to be. And not for $500.00 or less, either. About as well made 98 as I've ever seen.

[Kurgan]

You mean, like this one?






Yep, amoung the best built, and in a nice "short rifle" length with a rubust, and distinctive orangey coloured stock