That's amazing. No Mauser threads on a site about precision riflery and such. The Mauser 98 is easily the most important bolt action ever produced. Thanks for starting this thread.
Isn’t that what a sniper rifle is? A dangerous game rifle?
I'll have to dig it out of the safe and take some pics.
I’ve read a little about them. I am no Mauser expert, but I am a fan. I look forward to seeing your pics.I'll have to dig it out of the safe and take some pics.
I've had the Izzy for 25 years. They were first imported in the early 1990's and you could get them for under $100.
They've shown up on the market recently but they are in the $600-$800 range, and really rough condition. They've become somewhat of a collectors item lately (what Mauser hasn't?)
Here's a good link for the history:
An Official Journal Of The NRA | FN Mausers And The Fight For Israel
When Israel declared its independence in 1948, it acquired rifles—including some used by the Germans during World War II—from any source it could find. New Mausers made at FN saw service in the Israeli War of Independence, and on through the Six-Day War.www.americanrifleman.org
Based on the Mauser??? It's a straight up copy with some very slight modifications so the US Army could claim "it's not a Mauser" and avoid any licensing headaches with Mauser. The Spanish American War was the reason we adopted the the 1903 Springfield. The Army was completely out-classed with the horrible 30-40 Krag-Jorgensen (Springfield Model 1892-99) equipping our soldiers, and the Army brass took notice of the weapon used against us.
This:
Gunwriters, What a mess, some are really good, know their business and ours. Tied down by having to please the advertisers but do their best to report facts they have observed though actual testing.
I realize I'm late to this party, but I'm here because I'm actually getting around to finishing my Mauser project I started years ago.
Recognizing the lateness of this, but wanting to acknowledge your interest in your marriage over firearms. I have been in similar situations and made the same decision.
2grim4u,I'll have to dig it out of the safe and take some pics.
I've had the Izzy for 25 years. They were first imported in the early 1990's and you could get them for under $100.
They've shown up on the market recently but they are in the $600-$800 range, and really rough condition. They've become somewhat of a collectors item lately (what Mauser hasn't?)
Here's a good link for the history:
An Official Journal Of The NRA | FN Mausers And The Fight For Israel
When Israel declared its independence in 1948, it acquired rifles—including some used by the Germans during World War II—from any source it could find. New Mausers made at FN saw service in the Israeli War of Independence, and on through the Six-Day War.
Got a buddy selling his Interarms MarkX in 308 currently. It’s a sharp rifle, friend of my youngest daughter is supposed to pick it up. I might if he don’t.
