357smallbore
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Just was given this gun. It is a solid gun, looks in very good condition. Would it be best to just make it a wall hanger or buy ammo and shoot it? I reload, but I am not going to invest in this gun for that.
7.65x53 Mauser ?
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Swampman
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Pictures, a model number or a description other than "solid" would help.
troy fairweather
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Expecting a 91 or even a 89-90 if you pull out a 09 engineers carbine im done lol. Great cartridge. There are about a dozen more mausers chambered in the 7.65.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Most are going to be Argentine contract guns these days, since the Turks were almost all rebored to 8mm and the Belgians are rare as hens teeth. Since Argentina saw relatively little combat over the last century, they are often found in good shape.
Assuming the gun is in OK mechanical condition, there is no reason not to shoot it, the round is pleasant enough, with modern loads by Norma, PPU, or S&B being loaded mildly.
The '91 action is ok dokey, but the '93 is buttery smooth and a hoot to cyle quickly.
Assuming the gun is in OK mechanical condition, there is no reason not to shoot it, the round is pleasant enough, with modern loads by Norma, PPU, or S&B being loaded mildly.
The '91 action is ok dokey, but the '93 is buttery smooth and a hoot to cyle quickly.
mcb
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Hornady has in the past loaded 7.65x53 with a nice 150gr SP bullet. It is good ammo and works pretty good in my 1891 Argentine.
ETA: it appear Grafs and Sons may have some instock.
ETA: it appear Grafs and Sons may have some instock.
ExAgoradzo
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Dude!
Pics!
Greg
Pics!
Greg
Agree pics would be nice.
Prvi Partizan and Norma both offer factory loaded soft point hunting ammunition both currently and in the past. So multiple bullet weights and loads are available.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/7-65x53-argentine-150-grain-sp-ammunition-box-of-20-hor80489
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/prv...tine-mauser-ammo-180-gr-sp-pp7as-p-81584.aspx
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/nor...user-ammo-174-grain-sp-20177002-p-109224.aspx
There's also FMJ factory ammo available.
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/prv...-mauser-ammo-174-gr-fmjbt-pp7af-p-110120.aspx
I was looking at a sporterized Argentine 1909 (I think) with full stock (Mannlicher style) a few months ago, but never pulled the trigger on it. It's still available on Armslist AFAIK.
https://www.armslist.com/posts/1021...ized-mauser-7-65-argentine--mannlincher-stock
Prvi Partizan and Norma both offer factory loaded soft point hunting ammunition both currently and in the past. So multiple bullet weights and loads are available.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/7-65x53-argentine-150-grain-sp-ammunition-box-of-20-hor80489
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/prv...tine-mauser-ammo-180-gr-sp-pp7as-p-81584.aspx
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/nor...user-ammo-174-grain-sp-20177002-p-109224.aspx
There's also FMJ factory ammo available.
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/prv...-mauser-ammo-174-gr-fmjbt-pp7af-p-110120.aspx
I was looking at a sporterized Argentine 1909 (I think) with full stock (Mannlicher style) a few months ago, but never pulled the trigger on it. It's still available on Armslist AFAIK.
https://www.armslist.com/posts/1021...ized-mauser-7-65-argentine--mannlincher-stock
joseywales76
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Op. Try to post pics when you can.
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