Collectors or gun owners maybe familiar with Mauser rifle, since it’s considered as one of the classic rifles ever created. Mauser rifles are created and designed for German soldiers and armies, and mostly used in Word War II.
That’s why it’s also called as German rifles, although in history course, the rifles were experiencing change and modifications, done by foreign armies to adjust the rifles according to their needs and requirements. In the past, some of the rifles were exported to foreign countries for trade and the bullets were big. The reasons for such big bullets were because of the limited supply of black gun powder so the manufacturers had to be very smart in solving the limited supply problem.
Pre 98 Mauser Model: Several Mauser Rifle Types
One of the most famous models for Mauser rifle is the German 98 Mauser model. But before that, there’re several productions of the rifle, such as:
- 1891 model: It’s also called as Belgian Mauser and has single magazine column.
- 1893 or M1895 model: It’s one of the first modern Mauser guns, used by Chile, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil. It has double magazine columns. They’re low pressure devices.
The 1891 model is considered small ring rifle and has smokeless cartridge with low pressure system. However, many of these models, especially coming from Turkish contract, have experienced several changes and altercations, which resulted in bigger bullets, cartridges, and chamber rings.
Mauser Rifle Usage: The Military 98 Mauser
This type of Mauser rifle is the improved product from the M1893 to 1896 model. The model 98 uses bigger ring barrel and considered as a high pressure devices. The diameter is .20-inches bigger than the thread overall diameter and the bolt throw is longer for about .30-inch size. It means that the rifle is able to accommodate long cartridges, such as the .270 model. This type of gun is the most used and accepted rifle product in North America. It also has different kinds of variations.
Gun Stores Accepting Orders for Mauser Rifle
As it was stated before, the German military 98 Mauser is one of the best products ever accepted in American market; either as hunting rifle for everyday use or for collection. People who want to buy the Mauser rifle can try the following ways, if they want to add several items for their collections:
- Buying the item from licensed gun stores by showing valid ID or driver’s license. They must be at least 18 years old and must not have any legal problems or issue.
- Choosing the type based on the necessity or requirements. Some stores have various stocks. They can check the stocks as well.
- Filling out the required documentation and then wait. If the states require them to wait for certain period of time, they need to wait until the date due.
These people need to remember that all rifle Mauser products are not cheap, especially if they choose classic types. But if they’re really interested in buying the rifles German products, it can be a good investment, especially among Mauser rifle fans.
Mauser Rifle Replica
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Broomhandled Mauser 1898 (Black,12.5-inches) List Price: Sale Price: $77.99 You save: $12.01 (13%)  |
DescriptionBroomhandle Mauser, 1898, 12-1/2 inches / 32cmslong This was the first successful automatic pistol used extensively in the first half of the 20th Century. It is a very detailed non-firing replica. It is constructed of die-cast metal and has working action... |
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Broomhandle Mauser Non Firing Replica List Price: Sale Price: $78.99 You save: $21.00 (21%) |
DescriptionBroomhandle Mauser, 1898, A non-firing copy of the Mauser original. This piece replicates the original in size, weight and appearance, and the parts function much like the original. However, parts cannot be interchanged or the replica made to fire ammunition |
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Replica Broomhandle Mauser Pistol List Price: Sale Price: $69.99 You save: $29.01 (29%) |
DescriptionThis replica broomhandle replica is a very unique gun. Also known under a variety of other names, including C96, M96, Bolo, P-7.63, Broomhandle, Mauser Military Pistol, Large Mauser pistol, Pistole 7... |
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Boyi Mauser WWII Airsoft Bolt Action Shell Ejection Rifle Dboy Kar98kw List Price: Sale Price: $130.00 You save: $10.00 (7%) |
Description(Orange Red Tip INstalled) The Mauser 98K [KAR98KW] is a German sniper rifle used in WWII. This replica is a full sized, imitation wood and metal precision crafted rifle. Features a nice metallic sound when cocking, just like the real steel... |
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1896 MAUSER BROOMHANDLE AUTOMATIC PISTOL REPLICA DENIX Sale Price: $92.00 |
DescriptionThe Model 1896 is an impressive looking replica weapon. The original was manufactured in various forms for almost fifty years. Production ceased when the German factory was destroyed during WW2. One of the most noteworthy aspects of the original pistol is that it was the first successful automatic pistol to be put into production... |
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