General Mauser question

shollis · 12-13-2007, 09:33 AM

OK, this is probably something of a random question.

I've always been a fan of Jim Corbett's books. I think he was a fascinating character. In Man Eaters of Kumaon he talks about a .275 Rigby that was given to him. On doing a little net research I found out this was what the Bitish called a type of Mauser that was retooled by Rigby.

As I looked for some that were still around, I noticed some pretty high prices on these guns.

Are there any relatively low priced .275 Rigbys still around? Is there another name for them in the Mauser line?

I'm working on getting my C&R and would love to look into one of these.

ArkansasHunter · 12-13-2007, 09:53 AM

HI shollis I can't help you with your question but I can WELCOME you to Gun and Game.
I would think these guns were custom built useing the Mauser boltaction.
If you want one surplus Mauser actions are available today and theres several barrel manufactures that can sell/make you a barrell. The same is true with finding a stock theres plenty of manufactures of rifle stocks and this might be the cheapest way to attain a rifle like you described.
Otherwise you could be out a small fortune buying the ginuine artical.
My 2 cents...A.H

shollis · 12-13-2007, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the welcome.
I'm actually traveling to Russellville/Dardanelle this evening to visit in-laws.

ArkansasHunter · 12-13-2007, 01:41 PM

Wow you have a long drive to make ! I live in So. Arkansas, don't be surprised if you see snow, the weather man predicted flurrys in that area last night.
Be careful...A.H

toolman · 12-13-2007, 01:52 PM

A.H. is right, originals are rare and pricey, unless you happen to run across someone who doesn't know what they've got. A (slightly) cheaper approach would be to have one built on a good 98 action. This will be expensive as well if it's done right, but will be cheaper than an original.

shollis · 12-13-2007, 02:01 PM

Thanks, toolman. I guess that dream will go on the back burner for a while.
Getting a Nagant and scoping it is stressing my play budget as it is...

rfc357 · 12-13-2007, 08:05 PM

Some references say the .275 Rigby is identical to the 7x57 Mauser. I don't know if that is precisely true, but the ballistics look the same. You could try to find a Mauser sporter in 7x57, or you could re-barrel something like an Interarms Mark X. They are fairly common and relatively inexpensive. I have built several rifles on Mark X actions. They came out nice. Genuine Mauser 98s.

nathangdad · 12-13-2007, 08:24 PM

Some guns like the one you mentioned get a great deal of collector interest. Note the caliber itself failed in the greater marketplace. It is what one one would call a "niche" collectable. A few guns and a few collectors keep the price high.

cma g21 · 12-14-2007, 08:51 AM

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The cartridge is known by at least four names: Spanish Mauser, 7mm Mauser, 7x57 and in England as the .275 Rigby.

The 7mm Rifle Cartridge
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In Great Britain the 7x57 became so popular that the John Rigby Company adopted it as the .275 Rigby.

7x57 Mauser
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The 7x57mm Mauser cartridge, also known as the 7x57mm, 7 mm Mauser, 7 mm Spanish Mauser and .275 Rigby, was developed by Mauser as a military cartridge in 1893.

7x57mm Mauser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In 1899 the Rigby .275 calibre (7x57mm) Mauser system and Rigby .350 calibre Express Rifles were introduced.

The History of John Rigby & Co.

12-13-2007, 09:33 AM	#1
shollis Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	General Mauser question OK, this is probably something of a random question. I've always been a fan of Jim Corbett's books. I think he was a fascinating character. In Man Eaters of Kumaon he talks about a .275 Rigby that was given to him. On doing a little net research I found out this was what the Bitish called a type of Mauser that was retooled by Rigby. As I looked for some that were still around, I noticed some pretty high prices on these guns. Are there any relatively low priced .275 Rigbys still around? Is there another name for them in the Mauser line? I'm working on getting my C&R and would love to look into one of these.

12-13-2007, 01:52 PM	#5
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 6,039 Blog Entries: 24	A.H. is right, originals are rare and pricey, unless you happen to run across someone who doesn't know what they've got. A (slightly) cheaper approach would be to have one built on a good 98 action. This will be expensive as well if it's done right, but will be cheaper than an original. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

12-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#8
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,226	I doubt it Some guns like the one you mentioned get a great deal of collector interest. Note the caliber itself failed in the greater marketplace. It is what one one would call a "niche" collectable. A few guns and a few collectors keep the price high.

12-13-2007, 09:53 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 11,267	HI shollis I can't help you with your question but I can WELCOME you to Gun and Game. I would think these guns were custom built useing the Mauser boltaction. If you want one surplus Mauser actions are available today and theres several barrel manufactures that can sell/make you a barrell. The same is true with finding a stock theres plenty of manufactures of rifle stocks and this might be the cheapest way to attain a rifle like you described. Otherwise you could be out a small fortune buying the ginuine artical. My 2 cents...A.H

12-13-2007, 09:57 AM	#3
shollis Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	Thanks for the welcome. I'm actually traveling to Russellville/Dardanelle this evening to visit in-laws.

12-13-2007, 01:41 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 11,267	Wow you have a long drive to make ! I live in So. Arkansas, don't be surprised if you see snow, the weather man predicted flurrys in that area last night. Be careful...A.H

12-13-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
shollis Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	Thanks, toolman. I guess that dream will go on the back burner for a while. Getting a Nagant and scoping it is stressing my play budget as it is...

12-13-2007, 08:05 PM	#7
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Some references say the .275 Rigby is identical to the 7x57 Mauser. I don't know if that is precisely true, but the ballistics look the same. You could try to find a Mauser sporter in 7x57, or you could re-barrel something like an Interarms Mark X. They are fairly common and relatively inexpensive. I have built several rifles on Mark X actions. They came out nice. Genuine Mauser 98s.