Is the Mauser 98 a good rifle?

Noted for its extremely strong action, the Mauser 98 was the basis for military shoulder arms for the first decades of the 20th century. Utterly reliable and capable of taking on some of the largest dangerous game available, Mauser’s bolt-action repeating rifle soon became a favorite tool for sportsmen.

Are Turkish mausers good?

They are well made, strong, and quite accurate. Just like most any other Mauser ’98 action rifle. If you can actually get “hands on” with the Turks in question, and find one that looks good, has good solid wood, and a nice bore, BUY IT !!! Good value and probably a good shooter too…

How far can a Mauser 98 shoot?

What caliber is a Mauser Model 98?

The Gewehr 98 (abbreviated G98, Gew 98, or M98) is a German bolt action rifle made by Mauser firing cartridges from a 5-round internal clip-loaded magazine….

What does Mauser stand for?

Mauser, originally Königliche Waffen Schmieden, is a German arms manufacturer. Their line of bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols has been produced since the 1870s for the German armed forces.

Are Mauser guns good?

Even today, Mauser rifles are highly regarded globally for their strength, reliability, and legendary accuracy.

Who made Turkish mausers?

The Mauser Model 1903 (also known as the Ottoman Mauser) was a Gewehr 98-pattern bolt-action rifle designed for the Ottoman Army. They were produced by Mauser in Germany.

Does any military still use 8mm Mauser?

Its military use continues today (2012) in some former Yugoslavia republics. The Zastava M76 sniper rifle, M48 bolt action rifle and the license-built copy of the MG 42, the M53 Šarac machine gun use this bullet.

Is 8mm a good round?

Just the same, the 8mm Mauser (8 x 57mm) is a formidable cartridge with much to recommend. The Interlok bullet is a good choice for the powerful 8mm Mauser rifle. The original 8mm cartridge, like so many of the era, was a heavy-for-the-caliber, round-nose bullet, just more than 220-grains at about 2050 fps.

Is 7.92 the same as 8mm?

Current U.S. civil SAAMI designations The United States standardizing body for sporting cartridges Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) currently (2012) designates the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge as the 8mm Mauser, also known as 8×57mm.

What was the most accurate ww2 rifle?

The M-1 Garand was known for its accuracy and reliability and saw service in every theater of World War II. Its first documented use in combat was by the U.S. Army troops defending the Philippines during 1941-1942, and it served through the Korean War and into Vietnam where it saw limited use as a sniper rifle.

What is the best Mauser rifle?

Ball’s epochal 2000 work Mauser Military Rifles of the World also calls the Model 1871 “the best rifle in history,” somewhat akin to the famed French Dreyse needle gun. Indeed, proclaims one dealer, “No rifle has more history and quality than Paul Mauser’s K98!”

When was the Turkish 8mm Mauser cartridge made?

Turkey adopted the 8mm Mauser cartridge as part of its modernization after World War One, and with the assistance of German technicians developed a copy of the German 8mm S cartridge. Most of the surplus Turkish 8mm ammunition available in th eUNited States at this time is 1940s production, with this sample being dated 1941.

Is there Turkish surplus 8mm on the market?

There is a lot of Turkish surplus 8mm Mauser ammunition on the market here in the US. It used to be super cheap (under 5c/round), but in the last few years I have seen it selling for more like 30c/round.

What kind of rifle is a Turk Mauser?

Rifles with the 3 line BRNO markings are the commercial model 98/22 built for resale. When the Czech Army had an adequate supply of newer short rifles (VZ 23’s and VZ 24’s) to outfit their troops, they sold their older 98/22 s to the Turks.

When did the Mauser 98 bcd4 come out?

Mauser 98 BCD4 Late War 1944 w/Phosphate Finish – 8mm Mauser BuyItNow! Mauser SS SNIPER CARTRIDGE 1945 8X57 RARE – 8mm Mauser BuyItNow!