Needing info on this rifle

[6cmShooter]

I was giving an old mil surprise rifle that I believe to be a turkish mauser but cant be sure looking for info from people who know more about these rifles than I do. What's throwing me is it has what seems to be a movable dust cover over the ejection port but it doesnt completely cover it.

 

[Son of Dorn]

That's a sporterized Thai/Siamese Mauser, not Turkish.

Here's a TFB article on them: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/27/thailands-beautiful-mauser/

 

[6cmShooter]

Wow I did not know that. Thanks for the information really appreciate it.

 

[sandwarrior]

A Forgotten Weapons episode on it:


Yours appears to be unconverted.

 

[lonegunman762x51]

Good news the Siamese Mauser is considered the strongest of the Mauser actions and it is perfect for building a custom rifle.

 

[sandwarrior]

Good news the Siamese Mauser is considered the strongest of the Mauser actions and it is perfect for building a custom rifle.

It's also in original and therefore collectible condition. I always thought there would be Mausers around to convert. Then one day they dried up. And, prices shot through the roof.

I would say to find another usable action and build a custom off of that. Keep the Siamese as-is and take care of it. It may never be top dollar, but it will remain collectible and increase in price. Or, a nice heirloom to hand down to the next generations.

 

[kentuckyMarksman]

Yeah, definitely not Turkish. My dad has an old Turkish Mauser, and your rifle is not like his.