Portuguese M1904 39 Mauser Vergueiro Short Rifle in 8 x 57 mm.

[GunnyUSMC]

I picked this one up from a friend about two weeks ago. I didn't know much about it and had to do some homework.

Portuguese M1904 39 Mauser Vergueiro Short Rifle in 8 x 57 mm. 1939 conversion of the 6.5 mm. M1904 rifle, to supplement the Armys m 937 Short Rifles. The Mauser-Vergueiro is a hybrid Mannlicher receiver and Mauser magazine. The Vergueiro bolt is a unique design, totally different than any other military rifle. The bolt-action is silky smooth, compared to a Mauser 98. Made by DWM, in Germany, 1904 1908.


All the numbers I have found are matching. I like this little rifle and hope to be able to make it to the range with is pretty soon.




It has a nice crest of King Juan Carlos.




The stock was replaced at one time but is stamped with the matching SN# below the rear sling swivel.

 

[tahoe2]

Nice lookin rifle Gunny, congrats !

 

[krinko]

It's pretty easy getting the bolt apart, the true test is getting it back together. In fact, there ought to be some sort of award, a lapel pin or something, to mark the accomplishment.
The striker assembly will fly out one end of the body and the bolthead out the other if you get it wrong----don't do it near the good china.
Hint: Use a padded vise to hold the bolt body while you pit yourself against this beast.
(The last time I read instructions for this operation, the instructions were wrong.)
-----krinko

 

[Mobuck]

Isn't that one of the "field expedient" type conversions used by Germany when they couldn't produce enough 98 Mausers? Sort of like the 95 type Mausers, Carcano, and a couple of other self destructing designs.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Here is a little more info on the rifle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser-Vergueiro

 

[dirtyjim]

mines a little rougher than yours but its still a good shooter.






i also have a golden state trailmaster sporter. its based on the portuguese verguiero 1904 but in .308. its missing the rear sight so i haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. i'm still trying to decide what to do with it. if i can find the same type of rear sight it had i may just put it back to the way golden state built it. or i may go hog wild with a new stock from great american, a banded two leaf rear sight, a butterknife bolt handle, double set triggers & a shotgun style triggerguard.