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17 March 2006, 01:39
C.Wathen
Help I.D. this Mauser
I need some help from the Mauser experts here to I.D. the country of orgin of this Mauser. The numbers on the barrel and the reciever don't match so I'm thinking it is a mis-match of 2 different countrys.



Left side of the reciever. Text: (top line) P(with a circle around it) 22(very close together, kinda looks like a swastika) ESPINGARDA PORTUGUEZA MOD. 1904
(bottom line) DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN




Right side of the reciever: B647



End of barrel: (top) Germany 8mm
(bottom) C.A.I ST AIR(possibly ALR) VT




Bolt: B647
Safety on the end of bolt: 47




Emblem on the reciever: Crown over a C with an I inside it.




Other markings:
Under top peice of wood covering the barrel just in front of the reciever, marking is on the barrel: J214
Above magazine floor plate: 647
Magazine floor plate: 47
Stock(behind the sling swivel): B647


I will gladly add any other pictures if needed. Also I would like to know if it is worth anything. I own 2 other Mausers( 1 german, 1 yugo) this is the only one I can I.D. Thank you all in advance.


Cory



Still saving up for a .500NE double rifle(Searcy of course)
17 March 2006, 02:14
Thaine
Not a Mauser in the normal sense, made by DWM and a hodgepodge of design. See the link
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/surplusrifle/vpost?id=1492


Thaine
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17 March 2006, 04:25
D Humbarger
Yep a M1904 made by DWM in Berlin for Portagal



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17 March 2006, 06:53
C.Wathen
Thanks for the info guys.


Cory



Still saving up for a .500NE double rifle(Searcy of course)
17 March 2006, 23:42
C.Wathen
Any of you guys know if it is rare or collectable? Should I shoot it or just put it in the safe and use it as a excuse to buy another mauser? I really need a good excuse cuz my mom has been saying that we have enuff guns and don't need no more right now. Am I going to hear the same thing when I get older and married?


Cory



Still saving up for a .500NE double rifle(Searcy of course)
21 March 2006, 21:09
derf
Always, ALWAYS, go with option 2 Cory. It is the man's way! Big Grin derf


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22 March 2006, 02:19
Matt Norman
I have the twin to yours. If it were the original 6.5 Portugese caliber you'd have a collector (as they are very scarce). But like mine and most others, they've been converted to 8x57. I shoot mine regularly and enjoy doing so.

I'd suggest you A) shoot it! and B) buy more guns!


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23 March 2006, 01:22
C.Wathen
quote:
Originally posted by Matt Norman:
I'd suggest you A) shoot it! and B) buy more guns!


Will do, thanks for all the info fellers, I appreciate it.


Cory



Still saving up for a .500NE double rifle(Searcy of course)
31 March 2006, 22:58
El Deguello
quote:
Am I going to hear the same thing when I get older and married?



Not if you can find a gal who likes guns and shooting! Try to find one if you can! They're damn rare!!


"Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen."
31 March 2006, 23:20
craigster
Cory,

There's no such thing as too many guns or too much ammo. Cool