1908 dwm contract mauser question

mackadoo · November 3, 2008, 12:27 PM

hello, I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any 1908 dwm contract mauser factory sniper versions exist? were these rifles ever fitted with a period scope? if so were there variations? what about scope mounts?

James K · November 3, 2008, 02:18 PM

Argentina had a Model 1909 Sniper rifle which was the Model 1908 with a German made (contract) scope and mounts. But I think they were put together in Argentina, not made at the factory as sniper rifles.

There are pictures in Ball's book, and a discussion here:

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=657

Jim

November 3, 2008, 12:27 PM	#1
mackadoo Junior Member Join Date: September 18, 2008 Posts: 1	1908 dwm contract mauser question hello, I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any 1908 dwm contract mauser factory sniper versions exist? were these rifles ever fitted with a period scope? if so were there variations? what about scope mounts?

November 3, 2008, 02:18 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Argentina had a Model 1909 Sniper rifle which was the Model 1908 with a German made (contract) scope and mounts. But I think they were put together in Argentina, not made at the factory as sniper rifles. There are pictures in Ball's book, and a discussion here: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=657 Jim