My 2nd venture into the plethora of South American Mausers netted me this from my last Gun Club Swap Meet. I just could not resist the fit and finish. Turns out from what I now read that this was indeed a good catch. All matching as far as I can see.
Recent Addition Chilean Model 1935
- Thread starter PJ1946
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Very nice. I have a couple Chilean Model 1935's. The fit and finish is incredible. Same thing with the blue and the stocks. It's hard to believe that anyone ever would have schlepped these to the woods. I would be curious to know what it would cost a manufacturer to recreate this now. I would bet that in today's dollars it would be very expensive to produce.
Warrior1354
ax - hole
Yeah these carbines are really a work of art. I love the fire bluing on these South American Mausers, they're just absolutely gorgeous.
In my personal opinion. If a high-end firearms company made something like this today my guess it would cost you probably $4,000-$5,000 or more. And would it be just as good and quality? I don't think so.
In my personal opinion. If a high-end firearms company made something like this today my guess it would cost you probably $4,000-$5,000 or more. And would it be just as good and quality? I don't think so.
flynaked
Repo Field Gear Collector
I’ve heard an original style Mauser 98 action itself is/would be around 3500 to make today, not to mention the entire rest of the rifle. There is a German company that still builds the original style action, I believe they are the maker for “Mauser” these days.
Bob in OHIO
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