Score! I bought a .45 ACP mauser!

ISC · June 30, 2008, 11:49 AM

I was at the Palatka, Fl gun show yesterday and came accross a Mauser that has been chambered for .45 ACP and modified to be fed from a 1911 magazine. The wood is very nice, I'm sure it must have been refinished because a 65+ year old rifle just does not look that nice. The reciever is a nice VZ 24 crested BRNO drilled and tapped for a scope. It came with the rings too. The barrel is new and 16" long and the bolt has a turned down handle. The bluing overall is about 70%.

I'm pretty excited about it, I remember seeing the kits for this conversion a while back and they were like $300+ if I recall correctly. I considered getting a kit and building the rifle on a Turk Mauser action I had, but I read that the Turks were unusual and were large ring actions with small ring barrels or someting like that. Anyhow, I figured it was more of a hassle than I wanted to deal with and didn't want to gamble on buying the parts and never doing the build. I don't think I could have done as nice of a job even if I would have been able to get the parts for that price.

I got this rifle at what I thought was a good price. $200 cash and a yugo SKS. He was asking $400. I can't wait to shoot it. I have been thinking that this would be a great gun to install a suppressor on. I know that's a big expense, but if I was ever going to suppress something, this would be the weapon I'd choose. Maybe in a few years if suppressors aren't banned by Obama and the overwhelming Democrat majority that will go in with him if he's elected. Look for a range report in a few days.

alistaire · June 30, 2008, 12:10 PM

For a moment I thought you had found a C96 chambered for .45 ACP...

Scorch · June 30, 2008, 01:01 PM

Cool rifle! I have been wanting to build a conversion similar to that, only in 45 WinMag. Good find!

chris in va · June 30, 2008, 10:58 PM

Yer killin me. Pictures!!

Red Tornado · July 1, 2008, 11:23 AM

I was playing with ordering one of these a while back, but was afraid to pull the trigger. I'd love a range report when you shoot it.
Thanks,
RT

ISC · July 1, 2008, 11:59 AM

I'm shooting it this afternoon. Pictures may take awhile, my camara has a cracked screen and its a PITA to download pictures now.

kozak6 · July 2, 2008, 01:20 AM

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For a moment I thought you had found a C96 chambered for .45 ACP...

Me too

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ISC · November 13, 2008, 11:34 PM

Here it is. It shoots good but I don't like the rear sights, I want to get a red ot for it

chris in va · November 13, 2008, 11:38 PM

Wow, um...hmm. Can't say as I've ever seen one of those before.

garryc · November 13, 2008, 11:50 PM

Rhineland arms. It's kind of like a spanish destroyer. They sell a kit.

http://www.troupsystems.com/MAUSER/m...onversions.htm

Inspector3711 · November 13, 2008, 11:51 PM

Too cool! Now that's a working conversation piece... If I could just get a 10/22 in .357 or .44 magnum.....

B. Lahey · November 13, 2008, 11:52 PM

Looks like it needs a can.

scorpion_tyr · November 14, 2008, 12:54 AM

I've never seen one of those either, but I do like it. Good find!

ISC · November 14, 2008, 03:13 AM

it would be the perfect candidate for a suppressor. No bolt noise, and the ammo could be loaded to just under supersonic speeds to maximize the performance. a mauser action can definately handle alot more pressure than a .45 ACP round can make unless you get stupid.

I may end up doing it.

Crosshair · November 14, 2008, 09:33 AM

I got an Enfield chambered in 45 ACP from Century arms. I was pleased to find that the gun lived up to Century's reputation for, the lack of, quality control.

The gun would not feed out of the box, but was otherwise very well built. After some minor tinkering it now works great.

A little fussy on COL as I found with my shorter reloads, but a great shooter. Gotta cast some more 45 slugs.

June 30, 2008, 11:49 AM	#1
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	Score! I bought a .45 ACP mauser! I was at the Palatka, Fl gun show yesterday and came accross a Mauser that has been chambered for .45 ACP and modified to be fed from a 1911 magazine. The wood is very nice, I'm sure it must have been refinished because a 65+ year old rifle just does not look that nice. The reciever is a nice VZ 24 crested BRNO drilled and tapped for a scope. It came with the rings too. The barrel is new and 16" long and the bolt has a turned down handle. The bluing overall is about 70%. I'm pretty excited about it, I remember seeing the kits for this conversion a while back and they were like $300+ if I recall correctly. I considered getting a kit and building the rifle on a Turk Mauser action I had, but I read that the Turks were unusual and were large ring actions with small ring barrels or someting like that. Anyhow, I figured it was more of a hassle than I wanted to deal with and didn't want to gamble on buying the parts and never doing the build. I don't think I could have done as nice of a job even if I would have been able to get the parts for that price. I got this rifle at what I thought was a good price. $200 cash and a yugo SKS. He was asking $400. I can't wait to shoot it. I have been thinking that this would be a great gun to install a suppressor on. I know that's a big expense, but if I was ever going to suppress something, this would be the weapon I'd choose. Maybe in a few years if suppressors aren't banned by Obama and the overwhelming Democrat majority that will go in with him if he's elected. Look for a range report in a few days.

June 30, 2008, 01:01 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Cool rifle! I have been wanting to build a conversion similar to that, only in 45 WinMag. Good find! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 13, 2008, 11:51 PM	#11
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Too cool! Now that's a working conversation piece... If I could just get a 10/22 in .357 or .44 magnum..... __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

November 14, 2008, 12:54 AM	#13
scorpion_tyr Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2008 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,326	I've never seen one of those either, but I do like it. Good find! __________________ “Nature intended me for the tranquil pursuits of science, by rendering them my supreme delight.” - Thomas Jefferson

November 14, 2008, 09:33 AM	#15
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	I got an Enfield chambered in 45 ACP from Century arms. I was pleased to find that the gun lived up to Century's reputation for, the lack of, quality control. The gun would not feed out of the box, but was otherwise very well built. After some minor tinkering it now works great. A little fussy on COL as I found with my shorter reloads, but a great shooter. Gotta cast some more 45 slugs. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

June 30, 2008, 12:10 PM	#2
alistaire Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2008 Posts: 191	For a moment I thought you had found a C96 chambered for .45 ACP...

June 30, 2008, 10:58 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Yer killin me. Pictures!!

July 1, 2008, 11:23 AM	#5
Red Tornado Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	I was playing with ordering one of these a while back, but was afraid to pull the trigger. I'd love a range report when you shoot it. Thanks, RT

July 1, 2008, 11:59 AM	#6
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	I'm shooting it this afternoon. Pictures may take awhile, my camara has a cracked screen and its a PITA to download pictures now.

November 13, 2008, 11:38 PM	#9
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Wow, um...hmm. Can't say as I've ever seen one of those before.

November 13, 2008, 11:50 PM	#10
garryc Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 2,536	Rhineland arms. It's kind of like a spanish destroyer. They sell a kit. http://www.troupsystems.com/MAUSER/m...onversions.htm

November 13, 2008, 11:52 PM	#12
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	Looks like it needs a can.

November 14, 2008, 03:13 AM	#14
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	it would be the perfect candidate for a suppressor. No bolt noise, and the ammo could be loaded to just under supersonic speeds to maximize the performance. a mauser action can definately handle alot more pressure than a .45 ACP round can make unless you get stupid. I may end up doing it.