Mauser guys: is this a good deal?

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These days, that is a good deal. The days of $89 Mausers out of the crate at the gunshow are gone for good.

AIM is a great vendor to do business with.
 
The Czechs are considered some of the best. Roughly equal with Germans, if not a little better (newer machinery). After that it's probably Turkish (though the Turks are often nicer-looking) with the others behind them.
 
Thanks. Now to the uncomfortable subject of ammo... I suppose the days of cheap 8mm surplus have long been past, right?:uhoh:
 
Sadly, yes. A lot of the remaining ammo is Yugo stuff from the 1950s, and it frequently misfires, squibs, and has lots of other problem.

Best advice is PRVI Partizan / PPU.
 
Thanks... looks like I need to get some dies and components.

I didn't really want to add another caliber but I thought I should have a "real" Mauser. I have 3 of the U.S. versions... ;)
 
You will want .311 or .312 bullets in the 196-grain range. Regardless of its description as "8mm Mauser" and "7.92x57", it's really the same bullet diameter as the British .303, Russian 7.62x54R, and Japanese 7.7x58.
 
WardenWolf said:
You will want .311 or .312 bullets in the 196-grain range. Regardless of its description as "8mm Mauser" and "7.92x57", it's really the same bullet diameter as the British .303, Russian 7.62x54R, and Japanese 7.7x58.
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Hold on there, you're thinking of 7.65 x 53 Argentine Mauser. The VZ 24 was made in 7x57, 7.65x53, and 7.92x57. If these are advertised as 8mm mauser, they should be 8mm mauser and use a .323" bullet.
 
If these are advertised as 8mm mauser, they should be 8mm mauser and use a .323" bullet.
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When buying ammo, just double check that it is billed as 8mm Mauser or 7.92x57...if it's the JR version, that should be well spelled out by the seller. I just make sure I double check when I add it to the cart but it really shouldn't be a problem unless you're not paying attention.
 
Yes, 8x57 rimmed is for drillings and such. You'll want 8x57JS, 7.92x57JS, or however else they're describing it. Basically 8mm mauser, unrimmed.

But it appears Palmetto is screwing up their descriptions, because several of the ones listed under 8x57JR are NOT rimmed but standard 8mm Mauser. Maybe give them a ring first to make darn sure before ordering a large amount.
 
Wow, looks like PSA has their catagories all messed up. They have S&B ammo marked both JR and JS on that same page.

The PRVI ammo pictured is correct, though. The rimmed PRVI is marked 8x57 IRS. The stuff marked 8mm Mauser is weaker than the stuff they mark 8x57 IS, but there's nothing wrong with it.
 
Ammo to go if your friend but I would just buy ammo from aim while you buy the rifle since it is cheaper and you might save on shipping.
 
That's a pretty good deal, probably one of the best I've seen in a long time. I picked up a Czech VZ-24 from them about a year ago for 239$ with bayonet, so it's clear that these are only going up in price.

It's nice that they include a sling and ammo pouch with this one though. I had to buy my own separately. You might considering finding one of those "Wolf" (or whatever they're called) replacement firing springs. They'll increase the strength of the striker on old ammo amongst other things, which might make using 1950's Yugo a reasonable option. Bolt actions can usually eat that old stuff up, and it's still cheap as dirt.
 
Is Turkish surplus in the same category?
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Turk ammo uses the WW1 German loading of ~154 gr. bullet, instead of the WW2 German 196 gr. bullet. I would assume that the Czech rifle's sights are regulated for the 196 gr. stuff, but the lighter weight stuff may be just fine. The Turk is known for being hot stuff, so expect some recoil. I have had zero problems with Yugo ammo. I know that a lot of the Yugo has hard primers, so you may need a new firing pin spring if you are getting light strikes, but those cost under $10.
 
I tell ya, once you buy one of these and look at the construction...it's hard not to view it as a bargain. I have an M48 and was thinking about the Czech version. Some on this site have said it is THE best made of the Mausers. It makes it tough to spend $3-500 on a handgun when these kinds of deals are out there!
 
I'm too late to this thread, but if you're only going to get one Mauser (price notwithstanding), I'd choose a Swedish Mauser in 6.55x55 or a South American Mauser in 7x57. Both are infinitely more shootable and the reloading is fairly easy. Since 8mm surplus ammo is now gone, it doesn't pay today to buy one quite as much as a few years ago.

Of course, this is my opinion.

If you want own several Mausers, a Czech or German K98 must be in your collection.
 
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