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1/1/2013 10:08:23 AM EDT
Well all of the semi auto rifles have hit the roof price wise, so I'm thinking about buying a Mauser (probably a 98).

What is a decent shooter going to cost me & where should I start to look?
1/1/2013 10:23:46 AM EDT
[#1]
Wideners.com

If you only want a shooter, I would look at the Yugos, m48 or 24/47.   If you want a German one, I would keep my eye on the curio and relic section of the EE and surplusrifleforum.com
1/1/2013 10:24:14 AM EDT
[#2]
Try the EE here or other areas that deal with CRFFL type items. If you just want a shooter in8mm? Look for a Hugo kar98k , should be going onthe $300 range.

It can vary from there on out depending on condition and type.  

Gunboards is also a good place to look
1/1/2013 4:20:03 PM EDT
[#3]
I know they are over priced, but I always wanted a mitchells mauser.

http://www.mauser.org/m-48-rifle/
1/1/2013 5:01:31 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
I know they are over priced, but I always wanted a mitchells mauser.

http://www.mauser.org/m-48-rifle/


Why would you want a yugo Mauser at least twice the price?
1/1/2013 6:18:33 PM EDT
[#5]
'cause they are beautifully done and you can shoot them without guilt.
1/1/2013 6:24:26 PM EDT
[#6]
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'cause they are beautifully done and you can shoot them without guilt.


Why would you feel guilty for shooting a yugo mauser that hasn't been refinished, but instead is original?
1/1/2013 6:39:10 PM EDT
[#7]
Check out  Empirearms.com   There in Fla.
1/1/2013 6:47:09 PM EDT
[#8]
Looks like samco global has yugo 24/47s and swede m38s in stock.  JGsales shows m24/47s.  I would call them to make sure though.


There are several mausers in the Curio & Relic section of the EE right now.  Everything from German, Czech, to Yugos
1/2/2013 8:30:36 AM EDT
[#9]
Personally I like the Yugo M48 series...the German Mausers are ok, but the Yugo's in general are in much better shape. These things are built almost like a fine sporter, with butter smmoth actions and very good barrels. With Yugo surplus 196 grain ammo mine will shoot 1 1/2 on a good day at 100. Commercial ammo shoots well too, but the sights are registered for the heavier bullets...190 grain plus; remember that.
1/2/2013 8:52:20 AM EDT
[#10]
I have a Peruvian Mauser Model 1935 in 30.06, and would like to get a Swedish Mauser Model 1896 in 6.5x55.
 
1/2/2013 10:14:09 AM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
I know they are over priced, but I always wanted a mitchells mauser.

http://www.mauser.org/m-48-rifle/


Kind of bummed out they don't have any M-63's in .308.
1/2/2013 10:32:24 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
'cause they are beautifully done and you can shoot them without guilt.


Why would you feel guilty for shooting a yugo mauser that hasn't been refinished, but instead is original?


Some people feel that restoring an old relic draws away from it's historic value.  There are alot of poorly customized (bubba'd) Mausers out there.  Another intersting observation is SKS and Mini-14 enthusiasts who hate seeing used rifles with crappy aftermarket stocks..
1/2/2013 2:50:34 PM EDT
[#13]
brazilian 07/56 in 30-06 best mauser out there should be around $400-$500
1/6/2013 7:39:44 AM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I know they are over priced, but I always wanted a mitchells mauser.

http://www.mauser.org/m-48-rifle/


Why would you want a yugo Mauser at least twice the price?


Have looked at a few at gun shows, they have been redone to the point they look like they just came out of the factory. I admit they are way over priced but if I had the money I would buy one.
1/6/2013 8:03:57 AM EDT
[#15]
Mitchells is notorious for forging stamp marks. I wouldn't buy  from those frauds under any circumstance.
1/6/2013 9:28:04 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Mitchells is notorious for forging stamp marks. I wouldn't buy  from those frauds under any circumstance.


I have heard that as well. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. If you want a beautifull display piece, go with mitchells. If you want authentic, go somewhere else.

Like I said, if I were to end up with a mauser it would be an M48 yugo, and I would probably buy a shooter.
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