Identifying model of a 7x57 Turkish Mauser

[Renthalkx]

Hi I'm purchasing a Mauser rifle tomorrow and I just wanted to know if anyone could yell Mr a little more about the rifle. The owner said the Receiver is marked Turkey and the stock is believed to be Czech. I couldn't really find and models that resemble the rifle. Here's a link to ad with pictures: http://www.armslist.com/posts/38572...urk-mauser-and--400-rounds-of-7mm-mauser-ammo

Thank you in advance.

 

[hso]

That "was" a Turk Mauser, but it has been cut up into just a shooter. The barrel's been hacked back, drilled for the scope mount. The stock is ... Dunno what you're looking for, but if you're looking for a military rifle to add to or start your collection, that ain't one any longer.

Read this http://www272.pair.com/stevewag/turk/turkmain.html

 

[Jim Watson]

A "sticky bolt"?
Lots of things could be going on, none good, some very bad, difficult to impossible to fix.

Parts gun to start with, The Turks did not use 7mm.

Run away.

 

[rcmodel]

Chopped and channeled & a too high scope mount grafted on.

If nothing else, the 'It has a sticky bolt' would be enough reason to RUN away at top speed!

It's not a good deal at any price!!!

rc

 

[Renthalkx]

Thank you for replies everyone. I think I'll pass on that rifle then. Oh well, more reason to get this M91/30 I've been looking at!

 

[fireman 9731]

That really isn't a bad deal with all that ammo. I wouldn't purchase it without seeing it in person though. It might be a decent project gun, if thats what you are looking for.

 

[Jim K]

Plus that ammo is probably corrosive primed, which means a PITA at cleaning time.

I rather wonder if it is even Turkish; they didn't use 7x57 and that looks like a VZ-24 stock to me. That could be better, but the rifle raises a lot of questions.

Jim

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Depending on how the metal is under that finish, it could be a great donor action for a project rifle. Stripped down and cleaned (metal condition depending) up the action alone is worth the asking price.

 

[Jim Watson]

It would be if the "sticky bolt" is not caused by setback of the receiver or deformation of the bolt.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

It would be if the "sticky bolt" is not caused by setback of the receiver or deformation of the bolt.

You're absolutely correct Jim Watson. I wasn't taking that into account.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

Jim K: Not to dispute someone with your post count but why do you believe cleaning a rifle that has fired berdan primed ammunition is a PITA to clean? I have a wide range of eastern block rifles that I run surplus ammo through and don't think they are any harder to clean than my western rifles that use boxer primers. But then I am a person who believes in cleaning their weapons every time I use them, you may not.

 

[Jim K]

Yes, I know some folks just love cleaning up after corrosive primers. I suspect some folks don't really like to shoot, they just do it so they can enjoy cleaning guns. I clean guns after using them also, I just like to do it with a few patches, not gallons of hot water and scrubbing for hours.

But what do Berdan and Boxer have to do with corrosive or non-corrosive primers? Either type of primer can have either type of priming compound.

Jim

 

[xcalibor67]

It looks to be a Large ring/small shank action, which in its self is a good find in my book, as long as there is no setback on action, not a bad price.

 

[rcmodel]

It says it has a 'Sticky Bolt' in the item description!

If you feel lucky?
And think it isn't set back lugs, and only has a dead cockroach stuck in the locking lugs?

Gofer it!!!

rc