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We built 16.1" 8x57 barrels for the Savage thread pattern. They are 416r stainless with a salt bath nitride coating. This particular rifle is going to get shot starting next week without any cleaning as a torture test.

We'll update on any corrosion that does occur as time and round count progresses if there is interest. None is expected, but we'll see.

Sidenote: a 16.1" barrel with WWII German s.S. ammo clocks at 2400fps, which is much less velocity loss than expected. A suppressed it is suprisingly quite a gentle recoiling setup and the sound is very pleasant.

Traded an old optic I had laying around for this. Almost everything is matching minus the barrel and the plate underneath in front of the trigger guard. Has a few markings I’m unable to find info on.

I buy this 480€ (France), it's in a pretty neat state, i guess i didn’t did the best deal ever, but not a bad one ether.

By the way, what's the meaning of the "38" engraved ?

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Hello all,  I Come seeking guidence from the mauser community. 

Here's the deal,  I have a sporterized mauser project that I want to finish up.  I didn't start the project and normally wouldn't cut up a milsurp rifle like this, but it has sentimental value to me. I'm no stranger to firearms but building a sporterized mauser is a more involved project than I've ever done before.  I know a little about the parts but any additional information is welcome.

The boring story. 

My Grandfather was an avid hunter and outdoorsman into his 60s to include a decent amount of amateur gunsmithing. At some point he just kind of gave it up.  He is currently in his 90s and unfortunately experiencing significant cognitive decline so will not be a source of information.  Such is life.

For probably 30 years the rifle project In question has been sitting on a workbench in his basement unfinished.  I'm in my mid thirties and It's been there as long as I can remember.

I recently visited and with the family blessing took the project and any extra pieces and parts I could find laying around with the intention to finish it.

The details.

The parts I have consist of the following:

A Federal Ordinance Inc model 98/85 receiver, bolt and trigger.  I'm thinking it's of Spanish origin.  My dad seems to think he may have bought it in california on my grandfather's behalf in the 80s.

A barrel with various markings pictured.  My research indicates that it's a FN barrel from Belgium.  I'm not certain on the caliber or date of manufacture.

A unfinished mauser sporter stock branded "Timberline Mauser series 111". I couldn't find much on this brand but it appears to be a typical partially inletted mauser sporter stock.

What I think has been done so far.

It appears the barrel was already added to the reciever.  The bolt has been swept and the stock has been chiseled out to fit the barrel and receiver.  It fits in pretty snug. 

What I think needs to be done.

The barrel needs to be "bedded".  The stock needs to be finished and a scope mount added. I think I'm missing the magazine follower and the two screws to hold it all together. 

Not to mention figuring out what caliber the barrel is and checking head space.

I honestly think he did most of the work and I need to do very little to drag it over the finish line.  Tell me how I'm wrong and help a guy finish this up so I'll have something to remember my grandfather by when he's gone.

Thanks for reading.

9.3 x 62, double set trigger. Zeiss scope with original german claw mounts. Showroom condition. What do I have here?

Saw this at a local gun shop for $300. Ive always wanted a mauser without breaking the bank and I liked the way this one looked. Would appreciate any info you can give me about it. All i know that it is a turkish 1903.

A interwar Mauser with no marks at all anywhere. I suspect it's in 8x57 is or 8x60mmS

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I recently traded a 22 pistol for this beautiful 1910 model small ring mexican mauser in 7mm its been sporterized and reblued beautifully. Definitely an heirloom piece but want to take it out on a future deer hunt. the crest is absolutely beautiful and dont want to destroy it. any advice or ideas?

Just picked this up as part of a collection sale, anyone have an idea of its value? Also… why/how does it look almost new? Are these being refinished?

I picked this up a warehouse in the suburban Twin Cities approximately 22-23 years ago. I had them pick out a rifle that was in good cosmetic condition, as you could choose which level of milsurp you wanted. I cleaned the ugly shellac off, clean out the barrel, removed the grease, oiled up, added a sling and put away in the safe where it has sat in for 20+ years. I’ve owned around 10-15 Mausers but this is my last remaining one.