i need help

laserd69 · December 12, 2010, 10:43 PM

i inherited a gun and dont know what kind it is. it has markings on the barrel that say "cal 792 p r " please help

SDC · December 13, 2010, 07:14 AM

We're going to need more information, and probably pictures, in order to give you the correct answer.

**Mike Irwin** · December 13, 2010, 10:18 AM

Well, 7.92 is generally the marking for 8mm Mauser, aka 7.92x57.

The most common rifles chambered for that cartridge are the various Mauser-designed/made military rifles.

We're going to need all the markings that are on the gun, and very likely good, clear pictures to figure out exactly what you have.

December 12, 2010, 10:43 PM	#1
laserd69 Junior Member Join Date: December 12, 2010 Posts: 1	i need help i inherited a gun and dont know what kind it is. it has markings on the barrel that say "cal 792 p r " please help

December 13, 2010, 07:14 AM	#2
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December 13, 2010, 10:18 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	Well, 7.92 is generally the marking for 8mm Mauser, aka 7.92x57. The most common rifles chambered for that cartridge are the various Mauser-designed/made military rifles. We're going to need all the markings that are on the gun, and very likely good, clear pictures to figure out exactly what you have. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.