redneck2
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Friend has this Mauser for sale. I know virtually nothing about them. Thoughts?
Need help on rifle I.D.
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Dave DeLaurant
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Yogoslavian crest, model 24/47 Mauser. Not sure why you added the '03 Springfield pic.
It's a Yugoslavian 24/47. A mauser 98 large ring type. Unless sported, in military form, it would be chambered for 8x57.
I cant remember if it's a standard length or intermediate length action. I thinking imtermediate but someone will be along to confirm the length.
I cant remember if it's a standard length or intermediate length action. I thinking imtermediate but someone will be along to confirm the length.
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redneck2
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When I was there last night I was super rushed for time. I probably got the pix mixed up.
He’s got a low S.N. Springfield and two Mausers
Thanks for the help. Trying to figure some kind of value. I know one of the Mausers is 8mm, and one has the flying eagle proof mark
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After the Treaty of Versailles the Germans had strict limits on the number of rifles permitted in military chambering (i.e. 7.92x57mm). Some just got scrapped, some converted to shotguns, and a lucky few got rebarrelled like mine in 8.15x46R and repurposed as single shot target rifles called Wehrmannsgewehr:
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22250Rem
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I've seen those Mauser / 12 ga. conversions on tables at gun shows before. The ones I've seen were listed as "Mauser Geha" conversions. A small bit of interesting Mauser history but I never had any inclination to even pick one up and examine it. Just wondering what the general consensus was on those ? I know they exist but have never heard or read much about them. A model 98 Mauser 12 ga. would probably make an interesting conversation piece among a group of gun guys.
troy fairweather
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they made nice rabbit guns
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These are all for sale, so if I can get him a valuation I can list them here
Appreciate all the replies. Thx
Oh, he’s also got a VZ 52 7.62x45
theotherwaldo
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I've got one of those 2-shot Gehas, Make sure that you use 2-1/2" or shorter loads or you'll split the stock. Also, check the bolt face often, as it is only held in place by spring pressure.
You don't want to fire a Geha without a bolt face... .
You don't want to fire a Geha without a bolt face... .
Jim Watson
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12 ga Geha is riding on the safety lug, 16 ga may have some locking lug engagement left.
As said, 65mm shells.
I vaguely recall mention of two varieties, one converted from rifles, one built from scratch or at least from unfinished actions.
As said, 65mm shells.
I vaguely recall mention of two varieties, one converted from rifles, one built from scratch or at least from unfinished actions.
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The Yugo 24/47 looks pretty good. I paid $200 for mine, but I've heard that they go for two or three times that now. They were originally F/N model 24s that were rebuilt after WWII. Good guns that are normally lightly used.
The low-S/N Springfield is handicapped by having a reputation for having a brittle receiver. Usually considered to be wall-hangers or parts donors. Value - anybody's guess.
I bought my Geha for $125 at a gun show. It had the usual light crack behind the tang from being fired with 2-3/4" or longer loads, which are too long for the chamber and raise the chamber pressure considerably.
The low-S/N Springfield is handicapped by having a reputation for having a brittle receiver. Usually considered to be wall-hangers or parts donors. Value - anybody's guess.
I bought my Geha for $125 at a gun show. It had the usual light crack behind the tang from being fired with 2-3/4" or longer loads, which are too long for the chamber and raise the chamber pressure considerably.
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