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  #19756 Posted 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago
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I recently recieved a rifle and need some help with it. On the side of the chamber it has mauser espanol modelo 1893 inscribed on it. On top of the chamber it has a crest with berlin 1896 inscribed on it. The bolt is also curved instead of straight. Any info would help. caliber, age , value . Thanks
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  #19763 Posted 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago
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hello ,,It sounds like you have a model 93 Spanish Mauser ,,Some of these were made in germany and exported to Spain and other Spanish speaking countries in South America ,,Thats why the your receiver is German marked ,,the German made 93's will bring a preimun over the Spanish made ones ,,
Value if all original and not "sporterized" would be around the 250-400 mark depending on the overall condition..at auction or to a military collector ,,but it has to be original ..(no scope mounts or holes from where someone drilled and tapped it)AND ORIGINAL MILITARY CONFIGURATION! ,,
There are two versions a short rifle and a standard lenght rifle ,,the short rifle has a 21 " barrel and the standard rifle had a 29" barrel,,the rifle model should have a straight bolt while the short rifle should have the bent bolt,,
To acheive the numbers above the rifle should be matching serial number on the bolt receiver and possibly the stock ,,some were marked and i have seen some that weren't,,it should have a cleaning rod also ,,
the m93's were made in 7mm mauser caliber and ammo is available ,,the older 1891's +92's were chambered for 7.65x53mm which is still available also but not interchangable!!So if in doubt on anything on a milsurp rifle especially the caliber.. have a smith check it out for you,, if it's an import stamped gun then deduct 25-50 from the above prices,,
They are fun to shoot and usually shoot very well with the original battle sites ,,and they have a mild recoil with balistics around a 308 Winchester,,
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  #19792 Posted 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago
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Thanks. I don't think the stock is original.
What i really wanted to know was the caliber and age so thanks for your help.
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