
308 round if this hasn’t already been done.Īlso (if it hasn’t already been done), if you intend to mount a scope, you’ll need a different safetyĭefinitely wear eye protection when shooting this thing. You might need to block off the magazine well for the shorter. Still, you should have a gunsmith look at it (and in particular check the headspace). The accuracy of the rifle will be highly dependent on the quality of its aftermarket barrel.Ī decent 98 action should handle a. The actual value of this particular rifle depends on the quality of the work done on it – which really doesn’t sound great (though I’ve certainly got to think it’s worth more than $50, assuming this guy didn’t mess up the receiver itself.) Obviously since your rifle has been modified, it doesn’t have any collector value. Back when it was common to convert military rifles to sporting rifles, the 98 action was generally considered the most desirable for this purpose. It’s certainly possible (but not guaranteed) that you have a very decent rifle. Two small symbols, look like proof marks or something On the side of the receiver is the following from left to right: The top of the receiver has a round "Republic of Peru" crest on it with "Mauser Original" printed across the reciver just below the crest. Features One of the principal defining features of the Belgian Mauser was its thin sheet steel jacket surrounding the barrela rather unusual element not common to any other Mauser mark of note. 308, but mainly curiosity is getting the best of me. I do have some concerns about the ability of this action to stand up to a. I have not been able to find much out about it, and it's driving me nuts.
1909 ARGENTINE MAUSER HISTORY SERIAL
The original sighting or test target is also serial numbered to this rifle.

The original front sight and muzzle cover is serial numbered to this gun. 308 Midway barrel and some generic birch stock. It has the 30 inch infantry barrel chambered for the 7 m/m Argentine cartridge, that is the 7.6/5 x 53 Mauser. It is a "sporterized" Peruvian 1909 with a. I am wondering if anyone can tell me about it, like its history, how rare it is, how desireable (or undesireable) it is, and whether its a keeper or not.


About six months ago, I bought a rifle for $50, the guy who I bought it from said he was a retired gunsmith and he had played around with a Mauser action. It has the 30 inch infantry barrel chambered for the 7 m/m Argentine cartridge, that is the 7.6/5 x 53 Mauser.
