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8*51 R Mauser

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17 June 2010, 22:58
vegard_dino
8*51 R Mauser
Hello all

Hope some can help me out.
Looking at a old German/Belgium made by Max Knoll.
It is in 16*16 and 8"51R Mauser.

Any information on that Mauser caliber? I guess it was a deer, boar caliber.
So, if it still is leagal, will be a good one today to.


Cheers all
Vegard_dino
18 June 2010, 06:13
bartsche
Cartridges of the world has it listed under European Sporting rifle cartridgesMuzzle energy close to 2000ft.lbs.*** .318 Dia. bullets. Popular prior to WWI. flameroger


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18 June 2010, 10:59
vegard_dino
Thanks for the information Smiler


Cheers all
Vegard_dino