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Posted: 8/6/2017 8:31:44 PM EDT
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I have been thinking about picking up a Mauser for a while but the price/available selection of most 98 flavors has me bummed out.
Tell me about the Argentine 1891, Chilean 1895, and Swedish Mausers. I am not sure if I would go with one of the long or short variations but I would like it be fun and safe to shoot. I have been leaning toward one of the latter two of the three but would like to hear some comparisons. Thanks in advance. |
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If you are open to any sort of Mauser, and not set on a German 98k....
You can't go wrong with Swedish Mausers....incredible workmanship, slick, buttery smooth bolts, and 6.5 Swede is a dream cartridge. Comfortable shooting, accurate.... Lots of variants to collect, and you can even branch into target models. Prices aren't crazy like other Mausers.... You can find some really beautiful guns...here is a link to one of mine... http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?373947-My-Second-Swede-1906-CG I love my 98k's...but the prices are crazy on them..... |
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If you are open to any sort of Mauser, and not set on a German 98k.... You can't go wrong with Swedish Mausers....incredible workmanship, slick, buttery smooth bolts, and 6.5 Swede is a dream cartridge. Comfortable shooting, accurate.... Lots of variants to collect, and you can even branch into target models. Prices aren't crazy like other Mausers.... You can find some really beautiful guns...here is a link to one of mine... http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?373947-My-Second-Swede-1906-CG I love my 98k's...but the prices are crazy on them..... |
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Does anyone have an argument against the Chilean? I see they can be found much cheaper. Quoted:
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Honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of the three you mentioned. They're all beautiful rifles. |
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Depending on how you look at it, cock-on-closing that was common on pre-98 action Mausers can be looked upon as a negative.
Turk Mausers can also still be found for relatively cheap. Turks are great shooters and some have gorgeous wood. VZ24's pop up from time to time as well. |
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Chilean Mausers are fantastic. Wonderfully smooth bolts, and the 7x57 is one of the best cartridges around. |
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