What might this ol' Mauser be?

C5rider · November 25, 2014, 02:48 PM

A friend of mine brought over an old Mauser that his father purchased. My dad used to use Mauser actions for custom builds way back in the '70s and '80s, but I don't know much about them. I figured that I'd bring a few photos to the folks who might know a little bit about them.

He'd really appreciate any information you can give us and I'll learn a thing or two from the folks here on the forum-- again.

I'll let the photos do the talking cuz, as we all know, a photo IS worth a thousand words.

C5rider · November 25, 2014, 02:51 PM

Text on the barrel reads
"1938 German 8mm" and "C.A.I. St. ALB VT"

mete · November 25, 2014, 03:28 PM

Turkish Mauser .Ankara is city in Turkey. Turkish Crescent Made in or model of 1948 What else do you need

mapsjanhere · November 25, 2014, 03:34 PM

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"1938 German 8mm" and "C.A.I. St. ALB VT"

That's century arm's import mark, and, in this case, a clear violation of federal law for misidentifying the country of origin

Huffmanite · November 25, 2014, 07:33 PM

Turkey began buying mauser rifles from Germany in 1890s. First was the 1891 Mauser in 7.65x53. Turks had a clause in their contract with mauser, if they had improvements in their design, Turkey would receive the newer version. So, the 1893 design replaced the 91, the 98 design replaced the 93.

Later, Turkey would re-arsenal many of their German made rifles at their Ankara location. So, I suppose you have what is generally known as a TURK, but the rifle most likely was German made by the original Mauser plant in Oberndorf, Germany.

That's why the CAI import stamp on the barrel has Germany on it. It was where the rifle originated.

Gator Weiss · November 27, 2014, 01:47 PM

These are worth keeping. Yours is very nicely marked. I would keep this one.

November 25, 2014, 02:48 PM	#1
C5rider Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 108	What might this ol' Mauser be? A friend of mine brought over an old Mauser that his father purchased. My dad used to use Mauser actions for custom builds way back in the '70s and '80s, but I don't know much about them. I figured that I'd bring a few photos to the folks who might know a little bit about them. He'd really appreciate any information you can give us and I'll learn a thing or two from the folks here on the forum-- again. I'll let the photos do the talking cuz, as we all know, a photo IS worth a thousand words. __________________ The United States Constitution is not under glass to protect it from the dust of the ages, but rather from the fingerprints of those who are elected to uphold it.

November 25, 2014, 02:51 PM	#2
C5rider Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 108	And, a couple more... Text on the barrel reads "1938 German 8mm" and "C.A.I. St. ALB VT" __________________ The United States Constitution is not under glass to protect it from the dust of the ages, but rather from the fingerprints of those who are elected to uphold it.

November 25, 2014, 03:28 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Turkish Mauser .Ankara is city in Turkey. Turkish Crescent Made in or model of 1948 What else do you need __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

November 27, 2014, 01:47 PM	#6
Gator Weiss Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2007 Posts: 117	mauser Gew. 98 old pattern "Turked" These are worth keeping. Yours is very nicely marked. I would keep this one.

November 25, 2014, 07:33 PM	#5
Huffmanite Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2006 Location: Northeast of Houston, Tx Posts: 393	Turkey began buying mauser rifles from Germany in 1890s. First was the 1891 Mauser in 7.65x53. Turks had a clause in their contract with mauser, if they had improvements in their design, Turkey would receive the newer version. So, the 1893 design replaced the 91, the 98 design replaced the 93. Later, Turkey would re-arsenal many of their German made rifles at their Ankara location. So, I suppose you have what is generally known as a TURK, but the rifle most likely was German made by the original Mauser plant in Oberndorf, Germany. That's why the CAI import stamp on the barrel has Germany on it. It was where the rifle originated.