Hello all, I have recently purchased a Mauser. So far, I have tracked it down to a M30 from http://askmisterscience.com/1896mauserbackup/index.html
I am trying to find its value. I checked in a firearm value bible and it puts this gun in the $1500.00 range. It has all the German stamps and is in pretty clean condition. All parts function as intended although I have not shot it. It is 7.63 caliber and has that stamped on the barrel underside, as well as CAI which was the importer.
I am in Knoxville TN and have been trying to find a local who can let me know its true value. Not having much luck there as it seems no one knows about this gun. I have attached a picture here for ease of review. I have many more if needed.
If anyone has helpful suggestions or advice I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Joe
M-30
approx production dates 1930 - 1937
approx qty made ~ 120,000
approx serial nos. 800,000 - 920,000
caliber 7.63 mm
barrel length 5.25", later 5.5"
rear sight 50-1000 m
Type c, d, or e
grip size full size
walnut grip panels 12 grooves
lanyard pivot side-to-side
hammer late small ring
safety "Universal Safety"
safety lever knob through hole
I am trying to find its value. I checked in a firearm value bible and it puts this gun in the $1500.00 range. It has all the German stamps and is in pretty clean condition. All parts function as intended although I have not shot it. It is 7.63 caliber and has that stamped on the barrel underside, as well as CAI which was the importer.
I am in Knoxville TN and have been trying to find a local who can let me know its true value. Not having much luck there as it seems no one knows about this gun. I have attached a picture here for ease of review. I have many more if needed.
If anyone has helpful suggestions or advice I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Joe
M-30
approx production dates 1930 - 1937
approx qty made ~ 120,000
approx serial nos. 800,000 - 920,000
caliber 7.63 mm
barrel length 5.25", later 5.5"
rear sight 50-1000 m
Type c, d, or e
grip size full size
walnut grip panels 12 grooves
lanyard pivot side-to-side
hammer late small ring
safety "Universal Safety"
safety lever knob through hole