milemaker13
Member
I was in an army surplus store last week and among the rifles and shotguns was a mauser or two. I dont remember the price or model exactly... but I think it was about $300 and maybe... ahh... swedish?? The tag said "like new", I didnt handle the gun so I'm not really sure.
It was chambered in 8mm. The store also had some 8mm ammo in a wooden crate. 70 rd bandoliers for $35 iirc..
Obviously I dont know much about mausers..
In general, would this be a good or bad rifle to pick up?
If yes, what should I look at during inspection(bore, wood, action, etc)?
Is 8mm still widely available? Is the surplus ammo in the crate likely good or bad (corrosive)?
What do you like/dislike about the mauser?
Are there different models or countries/dates of mfg to be desired or avoided?
Thanks for any discussion you can provide!
It was chambered in 8mm. The store also had some 8mm ammo in a wooden crate. 70 rd bandoliers for $35 iirc..
Obviously I dont know much about mausers..
In general, would this be a good or bad rifle to pick up?
If yes, what should I look at during inspection(bore, wood, action, etc)?
Is 8mm still widely available? Is the surplus ammo in the crate likely good or bad (corrosive)?
What do you like/dislike about the mauser?
Are there different models or countries/dates of mfg to be desired or avoided?
Thanks for any discussion you can provide!