what to look for?

$imple · 04-07-2008, 05:18 PM

I just called up a local gun store and they have a couple of German Mausers in stock for $325. The price is a bit high for me but considering that everything is negotiable in the world we live in, I'll try to find a way around that. That being said, what should I be looking for in these rifles? The guy on the phone claimed that they had all been reworked. Should I be looking for matching numbers? Any specific peculiarities that I should be aware of when looking at Mausers? Can the date of manufacture be found anywhere on the weapon? Any desirable dates? Also, what is a good deal when it comes to a German Mauser? I know it depends on the condition and everything but can someone shoot me with some ball park figures?

I promised myself to study some organic chemistry

before I go so I'll check back here in an hour or two and hopefully I will have some responses and some ideas to work with when I head out the door!

Iron_Colonel · 04-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Check out my other posts 8 and 10 below this one. That talks about where I bought mine and what kind it is. Its a byf 42, so right there the date is stamped right on the barrel. I don't know a lot about Mausers in general, but got a decent deal on mine according to other peoples comments. A good collectors matching numbers will go for $500 and $600 easy. But mismatched or Russian captures like mine I guess between $200 and $300. I got mine for $230 out the door, in what I think in as good a condition one can be for being so old. I have some pics up of it as well in those other posts, so you can check out the pics if you haven't already. Hope that helps. Good luck.

lefty o · 04-07-2008, 07:51 PM

you can spend months or years learning what is collectable with mausers. for $325 , your looking at a shooter grade gun. key things for me when looking at a shooter is that the reciever, and bolt match- original #'s not electro penciled. second consideration is bore condition. some people dont mind, but i wouldnt pay over 225 for a gun with a force matched bolt(electro pencil).

SwedeSteve · 04-08-2008, 11:17 AM

I agree with Lefty! Serial #s and bore are the first thing I look at in all milsurps.

Purdy · 04-08-2008, 05:28 PM

If it is indeed a German Mauser, I'd also check out the year of manf. 44 and later can get a little sketchy as the war was going badly for the krauts by then.

04-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
$imple Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 39	what to look for? I just called up a local gun store and they have a couple of German Mausers in stock for $325. The price is a bit high for me but considering that everything is negotiable in the world we live in, I'll try to find a way around that. That being said, what should I be looking for in these rifles? The guy on the phone claimed that they had all been reworked. Should I be looking for matching numbers? Any specific peculiarities that I should be aware of when looking at Mausers? Can the date of manufacture be found anywhere on the weapon? Any desirable dates? Also, what is a good deal when it comes to a German Mauser? I know it depends on the condition and everything but can someone shoot me with some ball park figures? I promised myself to study some organic chemistry before I go so I'll check back here in an hour or two and hopefully I will have some responses and some ideas to work with when I head out the door! __________________ Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

04-08-2008, 11:17 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 4,385	I agree with Lefty! Serial #s and bore are the first thing I look at in all milsurps. __________________ You can tune a piano, but you can't Tuna Fish!

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04-07-2008, 06:34 PM	#2
Iron_Colonel Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 85	Check out my other posts 8 and 10 below this one. That talks about where I bought mine and what kind it is. Its a byf 42, so right there the date is stamped right on the barrel. I don't know a lot about Mausers in general, but got a decent deal on mine according to other peoples comments. A good collectors matching numbers will go for $500 and $600 easy. But mismatched or Russian captures like mine I guess between $200 and $300. I got mine for $230 out the door, in what I think in as good a condition one can be for being so old. I have some pics up of it as well in those other posts, so you can check out the pics if you haven't already. Hope that helps. Good luck.

04-07-2008, 07:51 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,240	you can spend months or years learning what is collectable with mausers. for $325 , your looking at a shooter grade gun. key things for me when looking at a shooter is that the reciever, and bolt match- original #'s not electro penciled. second consideration is bore condition. some people dont mind, but i wouldnt pay over 225 for a gun with a force matched bolt(electro pencil).

04-08-2008, 05:28 PM	#5
Purdy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 58	If it is indeed a German Mauser, I'd also check out the year of manf. 44 and later can get a little sketchy as the war was going badly for the krauts by then.