1916 Mauser sporter 7MM
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yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
Spanish mauser, to use as truck gun sure. Zero collector value as is and not worth to restore. I'd pass unless you are sitting on a case of 7mm to shoot with it.
I have a nicer one that was an old import. The action is nice and smooth and recoil isn't bad in 7x57. Fairly accurate with PPU ammo, too. I'd snap one up for $100. I saw them at the Oaks show but couldn't convince myself to take another project, but the price was right.
At a show is a gamble. Sarco had a bunch in .308 for $170~ a few years back.
If going to WV make sure it goes through an FFL. If they have matching numbers and are decent mechanically I'd buy one off you preesuming you can make it to the Frederick show.
If going to WV make sure it goes through an FFL. If they have matching numbers and are decent mechanically I'd buy one off you preesuming you can make it to the Frederick show.
My instructor for a course I am taking let me know about them. I will PM you the link.
Doco Overboard
Ultimate Member
I'd like to pick a one or two of those up to build into youth guns. Cant beat the cartridge and no sacrilege to the collector community,pass it on when your done with it to a kid that needs a rifle for a year or two.
JG has them right now in 7x57 for $169 or so. You see the 7.62x51/.308 conversions show up too, but they've bumped up to $200+ recently.
I've got one of the 7.62 conversions and it's a fine rifle. Not a tack driver, but a good serviceable rifle that would do the job for hunting if need be.
I've got one of the 7.62 conversions and it's a fine rifle. Not a tack driver, but a good serviceable rifle that would do the job for hunting if need be.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
170 plus shipping for a gun that could have a sewer pipe for a bore, possible missing front and rear sight parts, and a cracked stock as well?
No thanks.
Spend another 90 and buy a Yugo M48 in 8mm Mauser. And you'll have damn near new rifle.
This will eliminate headspace concerns as well.
No thanks.
Spend another 90 and buy a Yugo M48 in 8mm Mauser. And you'll have damn near new rifle.
This will eliminate headspace concerns as well.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,107
Yes.
If the sporterization is servicable would be a good truck / carry through woods w/o worry about scratches gun.
I like 7x57 . As mentioned regarding youth guns, SAAMI level hunting loads are outstanding combination of effectiveness and modest recoil.
If the sporterization is servicable would be a good truck / carry through woods w/o worry about scratches gun.
I like 7x57 . As mentioned regarding youth guns, SAAMI level hunting loads are outstanding combination of effectiveness and modest recoil.
Sorry, they're a large C&R dealer. Forgot you said you aren't a C&R guy at first.
http://www.jgsales.com/spanish-1916-mauser-bolt-action-short-rifle,-7x57,-good,-used.-p-80642.html
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
They should sell these "Gunsmith Specials" for $69.00 each.
Then someone would have a decent Mauser receiver as a building block for a custom rifle.
You made the right choice to look elsewhere, OP.
Then someone would have a decent Mauser receiver as a building block for a custom rifle.
You made the right choice to look elsewhere, OP.
Given the quick price-hike post-SAMCO fire-sale, I bet they'll get what they're asking. Shoot, classic was selling the .308 conversions for near $250 last I checked. They were half that two years ago.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Two fiddy is a fair price if it's complete rifle. In totally serviceable condition.
With complete sights. A solid stock. And bore listed in better than "Good" condition.
Watching that guy operate that bolt was enough to make a C&R gun guy cringe.
Sticky bolt/brass syndrome is something you'd expect from a cobbled together 91/30 action. Not a Mauser action.
With complete sights. A solid stock. And bore listed in better than "Good" condition.
Watching that guy operate that bolt was enough to make a C&R gun guy cringe.
Sticky bolt/brass syndrome is something you'd expect from a cobbled together 91/30 action. Not a Mauser action.
toolness1
Ultimate Member
I agree. 150 is way too much for something that might have a "ringed bore, broken stock, rust, broken firing pin or extractor" per the description.
150 is what the serviceable ones should cost. Even 180 is too steep for these IMO, considering you may get one as bad as the one I got.
