1938 Turkish Mausers?
- Thread starter Hammy
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Yes, and here are my thoughts:
Remember that "NRA-Good" condition does not mean what most would consider "Good" condition. "Good" means that, basically, the gun is all there, not broken, and has something of a finish left on it.
In making sure it is safe, I would check the bolt serial numbers and the receiver serial numbers. The two, ideally, should match. However, on many guns they don't. This is okay, but just make sure the headspace is good. Have the dealer (or, if you can, do this yourself) headspace the gun with a No-Go or Field gauge. If the bolt closes on either one of those gauges (make sure the chamber is free of muck and that the extractor is removed prior to inserting the gauge), pass it up. It may not be safe to shoot.
Basically, I would pass up "Good" condition guns and look for "Very Good" condition weapons. However, every gun must be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Remember that "NRA-Good" condition does not mean what most would consider "Good" condition. "Good" means that, basically, the gun is all there, not broken, and has something of a finish left on it.
In making sure it is safe, I would check the bolt serial numbers and the receiver serial numbers. The two, ideally, should match. However, on many guns they don't. This is okay, but just make sure the headspace is good. Have the dealer (or, if you can, do this yourself) headspace the gun with a No-Go or Field gauge. If the bolt closes on either one of those gauges (make sure the chamber is free of muck and that the extractor is removed prior to inserting the gauge), pass it up. It may not be safe to shoot.
Basically, I would pass up "Good" condition guns and look for "Very Good" condition weapons. However, every gun must be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Andrew Bornman
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Where are they available at that price?
Are they in 8mm?
I would get one and if the barrel is junk I'd rebarrel. Headspace problems would also be fixed by rebarreling.
Are they in 8mm?
I would get one and if the barrel is junk I'd rebarrel. Headspace problems would also be fixed by rebarreling.
Tropical Z
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My Turk mauser has a dark bore with fantastic rifling. Headspace is fine.Haven't fired it yet as i disassembled it upon arrival so i can refinish the stock (lots of little dings).I payed the outrageous sum of $47 for mine! 
Chad Young
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My pa has two of these and both shoot as well as can be expected from rifles that average about 65 years of age! Some are converted to 8mm Mauser from 7.65mm Mauser during WWII, so the sights may not be quite spot on (mine shot rather high). Frankly, for a nice "project" rifle, they are hard to beat. I have been tempted to pick one up and rebuild into a nice sporter in .270.