Calaski8123
Member
Hello,
I am new to the forum and to Mauser rifles. I'm an avid militaria collector and have always wanted a Mauser, just never pulled the trigger. Yesterday I was presented with a great opportunity to buy one or two Mauser rifles for what I think are very very good prices ($250-350 each). My friend is a gun broker and told me an old lady consigned three Mauser rifles for him to sell and he immediately thought of me. One is all rusted, but the other two are nice. One he had no back story for. The other one had a very interesting story and from what I've been able to find in my research so far I think it might be accurate.
The Mauser belonged to this woman's father-in-law. He was Polish and fought with the Polish resistance using this rifle. I've tried to identify the markings but they appear to be limited. Several numbers match but I'm not sure if it is a complete match. Can any of the experts here shed some light on this rifle and if it would a good deal to buy as a first Mauser?
The second rifle has no back story, but one making leads me to believe it was from the Thai arsenal. Not if historical interest but I also plan on shooting it so if the price is right I'll make an offer.
At this time I do not know their working condition. They appear to be in good shape but I have not fired them.
Thanks in advance. If I need to clarify anything or you need additional photos please let me know.
Jim
I am new to the forum and to Mauser rifles. I'm an avid militaria collector and have always wanted a Mauser, just never pulled the trigger. Yesterday I was presented with a great opportunity to buy one or two Mauser rifles for what I think are very very good prices ($250-350 each). My friend is a gun broker and told me an old lady consigned three Mauser rifles for him to sell and he immediately thought of me. One is all rusted, but the other two are nice. One he had no back story for. The other one had a very interesting story and from what I've been able to find in my research so far I think it might be accurate.
The Mauser belonged to this woman's father-in-law. He was Polish and fought with the Polish resistance using this rifle. I've tried to identify the markings but they appear to be limited. Several numbers match but I'm not sure if it is a complete match. Can any of the experts here shed some light on this rifle and if it would a good deal to buy as a first Mauser?
The second rifle has no back story, but one making leads me to believe it was from the Thai arsenal. Not if historical interest but I also plan on shooting it so if the price is right I'll make an offer.
At this time I do not know their working condition. They appear to be in good shape but I have not fired them.
Thanks in advance. If I need to clarify anything or you need additional photos please let me know.
Jim