I had a guy come into my vet clinic today with what he called "an old Mauser 8 mm" to put toward his rather substantial bill. I took it in trade. I really have no idea what it is or what it's worth.
It has the following letters.
TC
AS (star) FA
ANK (crescent pointing up) ARA
K. Kale
1943
There is a crescent pointing upward to a star between the digit groupings on line 2 & 3.
It's not in great shape cosmetically. I'll try to get some pictures posted later.
Can anyone give me any info on this rascal? My son-in-law who's more of a gun buff than I thought it was Russian.
What side of the war was this gun likely used on? Russians shooting Germans? Germans shooting Americans? Germans shooting Russians?
Serial #132487
Anything anyone can tell me would be much appreciated.
it is very likely to have wound up in their military at some time.
If it is not in great shape it most likely is not worth much.
However, there are those who take the actions to mate with a new barrel and a new stock. This can be a great path to a good hunting gun. So, check the action and the trigger pull.
Personally, I would give over $75.00 toward settling a bill. But, that's just me and I feel others will post other viewpoints.
Those older Turk mausers are not bad. If it is a 1940's date, then it should be based on the Mauser 98 design and have a bolt with 3 locking lugs. If it is in rough condition, which has been the only way I have ever seen this type of rifle, I would say this rifle is probably worth at most $150. That would be if it is a shooter. While I would not invest any money in a set of guages for just one rifle, I would have it checked out and perhaps give the guy $75 - $100 in credit for this.
I had a guy come into my vet clinic today with what he called "an old Mauser 8 mm" to put toward his rather substantial bill. I took it in trade. I really have no idea what it is or what it's worth.
It has the following letters.
TC
AS (star) FA
ANK (crescent pointing up) ARA
K. Kale
1943
There is a crescent pointing upward to a star between the digit groupings on line 2 & 3.
It's not in great shape cosmetically. I'll try to get some pictures posted later.
Can anyone give me any info on this rascal? My son-in-law who's more of a gun buff than I thought it was Russian.
What side of the war was this gun likely used on? Russians shooting Germans? Germans shooting Americans? Germans shooting Russians?
Serial #132487
Anything anyone can tell me would be much appreciated.
Doc
If your Turkish Mauser is an early example, it was probably made in Germany for the Ottoman Empire which was one of the Central Powers composed of the Ottoman-Turkish Empire that controlled all of the Middle East, The Austrian Empire that controlled much of eastern Europe, and the German Empire under Keiser Wilhelm which had considerable holdings around the world. It would have been used against British Empire forces in the Middle East. The same Mauser in the form of the Model 98 would have been in use by German forces from southern Africa to the trenches of Europe at about the same time during World War I. Just think of the movies, Lawrence of Arabia or ANZACS and you will get a good time line, uniforms and equipment. The allied powers of the time were the British and French empires, Czarist Russia under Nicolas II, Italy, and better late than never, the United States.
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I just noticed the 1943 date. Apparently your Mauser was a World War II manufactured Kar98k used by the Nazis and reissued to the Turkish armed forces after the war. There were some 12 million Mausers accounted for after World War II and they served as primary and substitute arms for a number of countries in the early years of the Cold War until newer arms came on the scene.
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I paid $100 even for my 1940 8mm Turkish Mauser. While I may have been able to find a cheaper Mauser online, I didn't have to pay for shipping, and I did not need to provide an 03 C&R FFL.
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Most Mausers start at $250. You can always get a deal somewhere but that is the starting rate at most shows or shops that I saw. If I could find a mauser for $100 now I would buy it in a heartbeat. I would say you have a Model 1938 Turkish Mauser Mfg'ed in 1943. The conditions are usually fair on these rifles because the Turks were involved in so many wars. Especially in the deserts. The really great condition Turk Mausers go for usually over $1000. if not refinished. Made by Waffinfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar. And purchased from Germany by Turkey.
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Turkey was mainly neutral in WWII until it was nearly over. Then they joined with the Allies. They did take in a lot of Jews and saved their lives. These Mausers were mainly used in internal and border wars.
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Most Mausers start at $250. You can always get a deal somewhere but that is the starting rate at most shows or shops that I saw. If I could find a mauser for $100 now I would buy it in a heartbeat.
I had the feeling I was doing quite well.... I didn't realize exactly how well until you said that.
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