Just bought a Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf A/N. 8mm , only a few thing's bad someone botched the barrel ring fixable and rear sight is off ( Has Lyman peep sight) spoon bolt handle, lever drop magazine and double set triggers all numbers match has nice, wood and all I was looking for was a nice 98 Action , God SMILED $175 today.

Welcome to AR. At that price you did very well. They're still out there.

Welcome to AR Linren. You did extremly well indeed. Can you post photos of your prize?

Humbarger I put the Rifle across the scanner , not the greatest but better than nothing(not bad),but I do not have permission from the Administrators to post pictures ? Can e mail them if you would like .

Congratulations on a great find. It sounds like a sweet rifle.

Thanks 9.3 , Rifle had been a safe Queen for years , think it was more of a gift , at that price I'm sure he could have gotten a lot more for it but just wanted me to have it , he said he thought it had been built as an African Plains Rifle , weighs just a little over 6 pounds , bore is .323 - ( 8x57js ) and nice , Serial number is 78x70 (5 digit) so think it is a 1912 or 1913. I will post pictures if I ever figure how ; ) Also have a CZ 550 American 9.3x62 great rifle and fun to load for and shoot

Well this is as good as I can do for a picture - http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/linren2/waffenfabrik3.gif

Well that worked here are a few more - http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/linren2/waffenfabrik2.gif - http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/linren2/waffenfabrik1.gif

Very nice!

The Lyman #35 receiver sight alone is worth $250 plus.

Real classic rifle, you really dis well.

Well really surprised about the Lyman sight at $250 + and I really have no idea of what the Rifle is worth , I will not butcher it for it's action , it is too nice of an old Rifle to do that to and there are other Rifles and Actions out there. Slugged the barrel , it is .323 and strong , so ordered some dies , brass and bullets , WHY NOT

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linren2: really surprised about the Lyman sight at $250

The more common Lyman 48s, 57s & Redfield 70s mount on the right side of the receiver bridge. The Lyman #35 which mounts on the bolt release is fairly scarce, primarily seen on fine pre-war German Mauser sporters like JP Sauers, etc.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by linren2:
Well really surprised about the Lyman sight at $250 + and I really have no idea of what the Rifle is worth , I will not butcher it for it's action , it is too nice of an old Rifle to do that to and there are other Rifles and Actions out there. QUOTE]

Excellent decision. Congratulations on a fantastic rifle.

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Originally posted by linren2:
Well this is as good as I can do for a picture - http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/linren2/waffenfabrik3.gif

Looks nice. As part of any customizing, I always get rid of those magazine opening levers-they seem to have a habit of opening the mag. and dumping your rounds in the swamp at the most inopportune times...... They are ONE kraut affectation I can do without. Love the double-set trigger, though!!

Nice rifle

Very nice!