Mauser question

thump186 · November 24, 2011, 12:17 AM

Hello everyone new member here but been lurking for a long time. My question for you all is I have a mauser that I have been able to track back to an Army model C made some time before 1930 in Berlin. I'm looking for a site or forums that I can find more info on the history and such on the model C. The rifle belonged to my wifes grandfather and as far as we know it is a 7mm caliber even though there is now caliber identifacation markings on the rifle.

tahoe2 · December 13, 2011, 01:42 AM

I can't believe no one has responded to this thread.
Robert Ball's Military "Mausers of the World" is a great reference source (book).
surplusrifle.com, also K98kforum.com, gunboards.com or type in 98 mauser or mauser military rifles in your browser

hornetguy · December 13, 2011, 02:07 AM

Some good, clear, close-up pics of the receiver (both sides) and a pic of the whole rifle would help immensely. If nothing else, tell us what ALL the markings on the receiver say.
At least that would be a good start.

hornetguy · December 13, 2011, 02:14 AM

This is a quote from Wikipedia online... take it for what it's worth. It mentions the Armee-Model C. Perhaps that will get you started.

"Type A, Model B, Model K, Armee-Model C, Africa-ModelThis was a series of very successful hunting rifles that were developed in the first decades of the 20th century. The Special Rifle Type A was the top-of-the-line sporting rifle of the early 20th century. The Model B (B for Büchse) and Model K were sport rifles offered in many configurations. The Model C was made from 1903 to 1930, and was a cheap rifle made to accommodate a range of cartridges, such as for hunting. Despite its name, it was not a major military rifle, though it was purchased by some. The Mauser Africa Model was used mainly by settlers in Africa, and was introduced around 1904 and 1905."

November 24, 2011, 12:17 AM	#1
thump186 Junior Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Posts: 1	Mauser question Hello everyone new member here but been lurking for a long time. My question for you all is I have a mauser that I have been able to track back to an Army model C made some time before 1930 in Berlin. I'm looking for a site or forums that I can find more info on the history and such on the model C. The rifle belonged to my wifes grandfather and as far as we know it is a 7mm caliber even though there is now caliber identifacation markings on the rifle.

December 13, 2011, 01:42 AM	#2
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	I can't believe no one has responded to this thread. Robert Ball's Military "Mausers of the World" is a great reference source (book). surplusrifle.com, also K98kforum.com, gunboards.com or type in 98 mauser or mauser military rifles in your browser Last edited by tahoe2; December 13, 2011 at 01:54 AM.

December 13, 2011, 02:07 AM	#3
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	Some good, clear, close-up pics of the receiver (both sides) and a pic of the whole rifle would help immensely. If nothing else, tell us what ALL the markings on the receiver say. At least that would be a good start.

December 13, 2011, 02:14 AM	#4
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	This is a quote from Wikipedia online... take it for what it's worth. It mentions the Armee-Model C. Perhaps that will get you started. "Type A, Model B, Model K, Armee-Model C, Africa-ModelThis was a series of very successful hunting rifles that were developed in the first decades of the 20th century. The Special Rifle Type A was the top-of-the-line sporting rifle of the early 20th century. The Model B (B for Büchse) and Model K were sport rifles offered in many configurations. The Model C was made from 1903 to 1930, and was a cheap rifle made to accommodate a range of cartridges, such as for hunting. Despite its name, it was not a major military rifle, though it was purchased by some. The Mauser Africa Model was used mainly by settlers in Africa, and was introduced around 1904 and 1905."