Help me identify my Mauser

[sta500rdr]

So, her is my problem. I have an old mauser, but I have replaced the stock on it. The new stock covers the top of the receiver, therefore I cannot see any of the identifying markings. The only markings that are visible are a crescent moon and a star near the action. Does this narrow it down? I didn't really want to take the top of the stock off because I would lose my zero. I know I could get it back, I just don't want to have to go through all of that. I was just curious what kind of mauser it was. Thanks.

 

[davera]

Sounds like a Turkish Mauser.

 

[sta500rdr]

That is kind of what I remembered, but I didnt know for sure.

 

[Slamfire]

Some pictures of Turkish Mausers at this site

http://www.turkmauser.com/93/

 

[Duke of Doubt]

Turkey used several very different Mauser designs, in several chamberings and for several loads of 8mm Mauser. For example, The Turk 1893 small-ring is a great rifle, but should not be shot with regular 8mm Mauser surplus -- you should use at MOST very weak commercial loadings. For starters, is yours a large ring (probably M38) or small ring (1890, 1893, others) Mauser?

 

[sta500rdr]

those are all good questions. I really do not know what it is. It was an inheritance. I have shot the mitchells mausers 8mm ammo through it with no issue. I may just have to pull the stock apart to get all the info.

 

[Duke of Doubt]

That may not be necessary. Does the bolt cock on opening or on closing?

 

[Olympus]

I'd bet a pretty good stake that it's a Turk Mauser.

 

[Cmdr. Gravez0r]

I hope the Mitchell's ammo isn't as overpriced as the rest of their stuff.

*Checks*

yes it is.

You can get some here for .29 a round SHIPPED.

www.aimsurplus.com

EDIT: I'm sure the mitchell's is accurate but if you just need practice ammo the above is absolute best bang for the buck.

 

[sta500rdr]

it cocks upon opening the bolt. The Mitchell's ammo is a bit pricey but I can buy it locally. If I end up doing much more shooting with it I will look into some better deals. It sort of seems that all of MM's stuff is pricey.

 

[jpwilly]

Sounds like a backsliding Mauser to me. It must have gone out gotten drunk and came back home with a new tatoo. Now it's running around town sporting new wood. J/K

It sounds like a Turkish!