1893 Mauser Sporter Identification

MR2009 · 10-28-2009, 02:33 PM

I recently picked up a 93 Mauser sporter, though I am having some trouble identifying when and where it was made. There are very few markings on the gun, the top of the receiver has a mark that cannot be read. The bottom of the receiver has a marking that is mostly gone with a first line beginning with a 'K' and the second line beginning with an 'F'. There is a 5 point star with a circle on the trigger assembly, a 4 digit serial stamped on the left middle of the receiver, and a .8MM stamped on the rear of the barrel that looks like a newer mark. It is in great shape and has probably been re-blued and put into a newer wood stock (Bishop butt-plate) and Buehler safety. I am no Mauser expert - but, I'm sure it's a 93 bolt (flat bottom bolt face - small ring, cock-on-close). I am additionally confused as to whether it is a .318 I or .323 IS caliber 8MM. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate the info. Thanks.

pico · 11-04-2009, 09:39 AM

It is unlikely that it would be the older 8mm mauser. The Spanish Mausers were usually in either 7.65 argentine or 7x57 mauser calibers. Does it have the small oval hole drilled in the left side of the receiver? Perhaps it is a Turkish rebuild. Can you post some pics?

Johnnycat · 11-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Need pics, please!

Capt'n Mil Coll · 11-04-2009, 09:01 PM

Pics are good

10-28-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
MR2009 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	1893 Mauser Sporter Identification I recently picked up a 93 Mauser sporter, though I am having some trouble identifying when and where it was made. There are very few markings on the gun, the top of the receiver has a mark that cannot be read. The bottom of the receiver has a marking that is mostly gone with a first line beginning with a 'K' and the second line beginning with an 'F'. There is a 5 point star with a circle on the trigger assembly, a 4 digit serial stamped on the left middle of the receiver, and a .8MM stamped on the rear of the barrel that looks like a newer mark. It is in great shape and has probably been re-blued and put into a newer wood stock (Bishop butt-plate) and Buehler safety. I am no Mauser expert - but, I'm sure it's a 93 bolt (flat bottom bolt face - small ring, cock-on-close). I am additionally confused as to whether it is a .318 I or .323 IS caliber 8MM. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate the info. Thanks.

11-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
Johnnycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 496	Need pics, please! __________________ I reserve the right to be wrong.

11-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
Capt'n Mil Coll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 3,386 Images: 45	Pics are good __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

11-04-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
pico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 202	It is unlikely that it would be the older 8mm mauser. The Spanish Mausers were usually in either 7.65 argentine or 7x57 mauser calibers. Does it have the small oval hole drilled in the left side of the receiver? Perhaps it is a Turkish rebuild. Can you post some pics?