Okay, I've went and made an impulse purchase and probably paid too much (I'm not telling how much - it might get back to my wife ). I just really wanted a Mauser to play around with, learn from, take apart, maybe do a little upgrade/sporterize (nothing fancy) now and then. Now I want to know what it is (Model, etc.) because I don't think it is what I thought it was. It is in 7x57mm caliber.



It also has a bit of a headspace problem. If dangerous, is it worth rebarreling or should I donate it to the junk bin. The barrel and action have matching serial numbers but not the bolt. Any info will be appreciated.



I will also post in the Gunsmithing section.













The date stamped is 1927.

It's a Spanish Mauser, probably an M1916, judging by the date. Some of the Spanish Mausers have the flat bottom bolt like yours, some are round. Oviedo was the arsenal in Madrid. They are not known as one of the better Mausers.

The M1916 designation refers to a modification to a particular configuration, and is not an action adoption date. These are M93 or M95, cock-on-closing, small-ring actions that lack a safety lug or the ring inside the receiver against which the barrel tightens up as the Model 98's have.

It is very dangerous. Immediately remove the bolt, wrap it in heavy paper, wrap the rifle in paper and fasten it with zip ties to a 2x4 the length of the rifle, seal them up together in a sturdy, well padded box and ship them to The International Hazardous Firearms Depository for safe, proper disposal. PM me for the address. Don't delay, act now.



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To all that replied,

Been to the hunting lease this weekend, so I've been able to catch up. Thanks very much for all the excellent information/advice. I think I've accomplished my goals of learning quite a bit. This one will probably move on so that I can learn from something else.

Ah, so!!