I really know nothing about Mauser actions, as you will see from the balance of this post.

On the left forward part of the receiver, it says something similar to "Modelo 1909 Argentino"

On the left side of the action it says something in German "Deutsche...." and then "Berlin".

The barrel is stamped 30-06 and has the old military sights on it. On the top of the receiver is an emblem of some sort.

Is this an Argentine Mauser, or German Mauser?

I was thinking that maybe this would be a neat gun to turn into a .338-06. Is it worth it, or would I be better off using a Winchester or Remington action. Also, there is no bottom metal (Magazine box, floorplate, triggerguard). I believe that the bolt, when opened, would also get in the way of a scope. Is this action more trouble than its worth?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

Tim

[This message has been edited by Roger Rothschild (edited 02-04-2002).]

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Originally posted by Tim Helgeson:
My friend has a barreled Mauser action sitting unused in a closet.

I really know nothing about Mauser actions, as you will see from the balance of this post.

On the left forward part of the receiver, it says something similar to "Modelo 1909 Argentino"

On the left side of the action it says something in German "Deutsche...." and then "Berlin".

The barrel is stamped 30-06 and has the old military sights on it. On the top of the receiver is an emblem of some sort.

Is this an Argentine Mauser, or German Mauser?

I was thinking that maybe this would be a neat gun to turn into a .338-06. Is it worth it, or would I be better off using a Winchester or Remington action. Also, there is no bottom metal (Magazine box, floorplate, triggerguard). I believe that the bolt, when opened, would also get in the way of a scope. Is this action more trouble than its worth?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

Tim

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Sounds like a Argentine Mauser made by D.W.M. BERLIN
Have fun!!

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Ray Atkinson

ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
Good Obendorf Mauser, You can make anything you want out of it.....

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Sorry Ray,
it�s not my thing to correct people, but this 98 Mauser was definitely not built by Mauser in Oberndorf. It was built by DWM, the "Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabrik Berlin" (German Weapon- and Ammunition Factory Berlin). But anyway, it is a veeeery good Mauser.

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Max

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