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    My favorite Mauser

    I bought this 33/40 carbine at a gun show many years ago, it was from an old gunsmith who was looking for nice Mausers to make into sporters, The 33/40 action was a favorite for custom rifles, glad I was able to save this one. It has all matching numbers and the barrel is dated 12-41 and being a DOT 41 is correct. There are still some Germanicon proof stamps on the stock and the bore has bright lands with a little darkness in the grooves. I did buy a cleaning rod from SARCO which is fake as the 33/40 takes a special length rod.

    I have shot Remington 8 mm Mauser through it as the standard 7,92 has a very good recoil.

    This is such a nice carbine that I wish that I could have found a nice matching VZ33 carbine to go with this 33/40, but most were in South Americaicon and with non matching partsAttachment 110712Attachment 110713Attachment 110714Attachment 110715Attachment 110716Attachment 110717
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    RCS, Wow, I wish I could travel back to those times. You have a great collection. What a beautiful rifle! Salt Flat
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    Very nice.

    Attachment 111280Nice rifle.

    Just posted about a matching venezuelan 24/30?? Looking for feedback on too.

    What is the total length of your carbine? Mine is ~37" and does not have the bolt disasembly disk.

    Have a great day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    I bought this 33/40 carbine at a gun show many years ago, it was from an old gunsmith who was looking for nice Mausers to make into sporters, The 33/40 action was a favorite for custom rifles, glad I was able to save this one. It has all matching numbers and the barrel is dated 12-41 and being a DOT 41 is correct. There are still some Germanicon proof stamps on the stock and the bore has bright lands with a little darkness in the grooves. I did buy a cleaning rod from SARCO which is fake as the 33/40 takes a special length rod.

    I have shot Remington 8 mm Mauser through it as the standard 7,92 has a very good recoil.

    This is such a nice carbine that I wish that I could have found a nice matching VZ33 carbine to go with this 33/40, but most were in South Americaicon and with non matching partsAttachment 110712Attachment 110713Attachment 110714Attachment 110715Attachment 110716Attachment 110717
    I would love a G.33/40 but they are like rocking horse poo here in the UKicon.

    That looks like a lovely one you have

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