Need info on Dad's old Springfield and Mauser .22s

[chainring]

He's decided to sell them to fund an AR. All we really know is that he bought them many years ago and that they are fine old .22 rifles with military trainer applications in their day. I know there was at least one guy on here (Maybe a BILLinSC, or similar username) who seemed knowlegable about rifles like this. Anybody that has more info, or knows who can tell me about them - background, value, things to check/verify/elaborate on in a description, etc., please post or PM. Thanks for the help!

The Mauser looks great, but now that I'm taking pics of it I think I can see a different serial number under the one that is scratched on the bolt?

Pics at photobucket links!

Mauser Model 45

http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg240/nineisfine2/Mauser/

Springfield

http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg240/nineisfine2/Springfield/

 

[calebintn]

Re: Need info on Dad's old Springfield and Mauser .22s

Nice little rifles they gotta be valuable. I would love to own the pair, goodluck with your sell.

 

[chainring]

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Jeebus. I don't think he paid near that for it, but it was a LONG time ago. I'd say it's been at least 24 years since he bought 'em?

 

[kraigWY]

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I cring every time I see someone selling something like that.

I go too many grandkids to sell into slavery before I would consider selling such a treasure.

 

[n64atlas]

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I'm interested in buying The Mauser. It is a post WWII rifle made for France just after the war, They moved the building of these to France
in the 40's. I would like the Springfield too but I have too many
hospital bills right now and I"m on disability. The MAS average around.
$200 to $400 for a really nice on. I have a later French on that is unfired. Lots of these came in several years back.
E-mail me at [email protected]
Howard

 

[SD669]

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courtesy of wikipedia

SPRINGFIELD M 1922

The Springfield Model 1922 is a .22 caliber bolt action rifle. It features a 24 inch (61 cm) barrel and a 5 round magazine. It was built as a training rifle, designed to mimic the M1903 Springfield rifle for training purposes.[1] It was produced in several different versions until World War II, when shortages of materials made production of a training rifle impractical.

The 1922M1 variant was introduced in 1925. This version had a new bolt head, an improved firing mechanism, modifications to the chambering, and a new rear sight. The stock was also modified to incorporate a flat based pistol grip.

The M1922M1 NRA variant was introduced in 1927. This rifle basically consisted of the improved M1 version's action in the original 1922 version stock. This version was made for civilian use only and was not purchased by the U.S. Military.

The 1922M2 variant was introduced in 1933. This version featured a simplified bolt and a shallower pistol grip on the stock

 

[SD669]

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Mauser Mod. 45

The piece was designed by mauser in the last year of the war and saw the light in the first months of 1945, it was destined to replace the KKW single shot trainer. The war ended and the french army occupied the south of germany where the Mauser factory was situated, the facilities were intact, no bomb damage and the french carried on with the production of the K98 line and also of the 45, those 45's that were already manufactured were labeled Mauser in an oval stamp with the model number and then overstamped FABn.MAS, later production rifles were stamped MAS only.

street price is anywhere between $10-1000 USD with typical price generally being around the $350-$450 mark

 

[Dylan in AZ]

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Those are two VERY fine rifles. Especially the Springfield.

-Dylan

 

[reelescape1]

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The Springfield is very, very nice. I would keep it.

 

[JFK52]

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The MAS 45 had two variations of the stamping on the receiver. The one you have that has the Mauser stamp is the less encountered of the two styles. Very accurate rifles plus extra factory magazines are available for it at a reasonable cost. If it has an import mark, it will be on the bottom of the barrel just ahead of the tip of the stock.
On the Springfield, you would have to do some research on it to determine if it has all the correct parts. You have to look at the bolt and barrel numbers among other things to help make that determination.
If you only had to keep one, it would be no contest the Springfield.

 

[phideaux]

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I'd take the Springfield to my grave and beyond.

 

[John L]

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Chainring,
Go slow and do your research BEFORE you sell either of those rifles. I dont know squat about the Mauser, but the Springfield is worth some decent money. Dont rush into this.

 

[chainring]

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Will do, and thanks.

 

[Glock45]

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Chainring,

As others have certainly stated in some manner, the Springfield is worth some good $$$. I've seen one of those at a local Cabela's for $1995!! You just DON'T see those around! Even if you don't shoot it, that's a beautiful heirloom to have your family pass on and on respecting what it is, . . . a valuable and cool piece of history!

-G45

 

[secondstoryguy]

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I've owned one of the Mausers. They are heavy but very well made and they shoot great. The folks above are about right on price....$300 or so.