I think I scored a real gem of a Mauser

[RockyMtnTactical]

That is gorgeous!!

 

[madmaxd1]

You know what I find fascinating about these S. Americans?

The fact that these contract rifles have a superior craftmanship/finish than their own. For example my 1909 Argen. is a DWM (Berlin) from 1910 #9XX for that model production and it's finish is similar to this Venezuelan model. Compare it to a K-98 from that time and the dfferences are huge.

 

[lionking]

I got it off gunbroker.I have a old Suplus firearms magazine with a article on "other" mausers that mentions this 24/30 and it says they were imported by Springfield sporters years ago.These rilfles were made for the 1954 world shooting championships held in Caracas.400 rifles were made.This is the only one I personally have ever seen anywhere.


True 'dat madmax.Argentines,Brazilians,Chileans,Venezuelans,all works of art.I am still on the hunt for a superb 1891 Argentine with a real price range not wishful price range.

 

[NCsmitty]

No doubt!

NCsmitty

 

[madmaxd1]

Thats interesting. Besides Springfield Sporters bringing them in, I've heard that Century also brought them in. Have you also heard this?

 

[Lamb of Gun]

That rifle is breathtaking. I would be very, very happy to own that. Good Find.

 

[Fred West]

I think that's the nicest example I've ever seen.

Fred.

 

[Afy]

Wow!