Mauser 1895 info

[pgans67]

Hello, I'm looking for info on this gun I came across. Value? Caliber? Sweidish, Spainish, Chileane? I haven't had much luck searching the web and I was hoping we had a pro on this forum. I can provide pics also. I just wanted to see if anyone can help before I upload them.

Waffenfabrik
Mauser
Oberndorf 1895 on top of the barrel

4827 side of gun 27 on bolt 27 on bottom of magazine

Brass Stamp on stock K2 No 329

Thanks!

 

[alwslate]

It's a German made 1895 Mauser that is almost certainly chambered
for the 7mm round. Pics would help because value can vary greatly
due to a variety of factors like condition, model and originality.

 

[tndrfttom]

It could be a Swedish Model 94 Carbine. Its estimated that Mauser built about 5 thousand under contract in 1894 and another 7 thousand in 1895. The majority of the Model 94s were made in Sweden. If there is a brass disc in the stock it leads me to think its a Swedish 94 and if so it should be in 6.5X55mm caliber. The 4 digit number is the serial number and the 2 digit numbers are to match the various parts to the last two number in the rifle's serial number. The numbers stamped on the disc are 'rack numbers' or some sort of identifier.

Some pictures would help a lot!

 

[LVSteve]

Sounds like a Swede to me in 6.5x55. Take a look here and see if yours is similar. House of Karlina,Gev

 

[CZU]

Sounds like a Mauser mfg Swedish M94 in 6.5x55mm. There are 2 versions; M94 and M94/14. The M94/14 has the bayonet lug added. See below.

M94

M94/14

 

[DWalt]

Original Swede 94s are highly desirable if in original complete condition. They are seldom seen today, as most of them were "sporterized" back in the days when they were sold cheaply on the surplus market, late 1950s-early 1960s. Ask me how I know.

 

[Stevie]

The Spanish M93 Mausers have a 'rib' in the left receiver groove dividing it into two grooves. Plus a flat on the bottom of the bolt-face. Newer versions lack those features.

 

[pgans67]

Well I think someone "sporterized" this gun after looking at the posted pics. I'm still wondering what the specifics are on this gun though. Caliber, Swedish etc, value? Thanks for all the great response!

 

[DWalt]

For all the world, it looks like a sporterized Swede M94. I can't tell from the picture, but they had a fairly short barrel, maybe 17". Caliber is 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser, an exceptionally fine cartridge for use on any game found in the US. Ammo is a little hard to come by, but I think it is still loaded by Remington, Norma, and a few others. In sporterized but otherwise good condition, I don't think I'd personally go over $150. One good thing is that it is an antique (pre-1899), not a firearm. So no paperwork. Swedes bought early ones from Mauser, later made their own at Karl Gustafs. There are probably some websites which will tell you anything you might want to know about them.

 

[pgans67]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you. My neighbor has been bugging me to buy this gun from him. I think I'll pass.

Thanks again

 

[Erich]

Sure looks like the bubba'd 1901 Carl Gustafs I picked up for $85 back in '88. It's a heck of a great gun.

 

[pgans67]

Wow, sure does look similar. He said he wanted $100 for it. Maybe if I could get it for less I should do it.

 

[sheepdawg]

I'll give him good money for the brass unit disk and screws on the right side of the stock.

 

[DWalt]

I bought a very nice M94 from Montgomery Wards around 1958 or so. I bought a sporter stock and attached a ramp front sight and a rear adjustable peep sight, much as shown in the pictures immediately above. I think I threw the original stock and hardware away - big mistake. It shot very good groups, and I hunted with it for 5 or 6 years, and sold it to a friend. I also reloaded for it. But I never got completely away from the 6.5x55 cartridge. I still have several military rifles in that caliber. If you are interested in a 6.5, the 6.5x55 is probably the best of the lot. Heavy 6.5mm bullets run up to about 160 grains and have a very high sectional density which will allow penetration like you wouldn't believe. But those rifles will handle much lighter bullets very well. For some time I shot sporter class bench rest with a Mauser action and Douglas barrel, in 6.5x55. Easy 1/2" or better groups at 100 yards with a Unertl 12x scope, and not much worse at 200 yards. I sold it also about 1992.

 

[pgans67]

You guys have me thinking that I should buy this gun!

 

[alwslate]

It would probably be a good buy for $100.00 if the bore is still good.
The original ammo had corrosive primers and many old milsurps have
rusty pitted bores. If the gun has been properly cared for or had a
replacement barrel installed at some point the bore might be fine.
Before you buy it take a good look at the bore. If it's dark and rusted
it will be basically useless for shooting.

 

[Erich]

People really like these guns: mine shoots into 1" at 100 yards (when its owner does his part). The fact that it's not a "firearm" under federal law (owing to the age of its receiver) makes it even more desirable.

 

[pgans67]

It would probably be a good buy for $100.00 if the bore is still good.
The original ammo had corrosive primers and many old milsurps have
rusty pitted bores. If the gun has been properly cared for or had a
replacement barrel installed at some point the bore might be fine.
Before you buy it take a good look at the bore. If it's dark and rusted
it will be basically useless for shooting.

Thanks for the tip. I tried to look at it last night but it looked pretty dark and fuzzy. I'm going to run a few patches through it and see what it looks like.

 

[DWalt]

Even with a less-than-perfect bore, it will probably still shoot well enough for hunting. The action could be re-barreled, and it will still remain a non-firearm. One drawback (for some) is that the bolt is cock-on-closing. I never found that objectionable. The bore might clean up with a brass brush and some elbow grease, don't know until you try. No reason to suspect Danish ammo was ever fired in it (Danes used the 6.5x55 also), but if so, the Danish military bullets fouled the bore badly due to the bullet jacket alloy they used. Copper remover should solve that problem if it exists. Ask me how I know about Danish ammo.

 

[sheepdawg]

It would probably be a good buy for $100.00 if the bore is still good.
The original ammo had corrosive primers and many old milsurps have
rusty pitted bores. If the gun has been properly cared for or had a
replacement barrel installed at some point the bore might be fine.
Before you buy it take a good look at the bore. If it's dark and rusted
it will be basically useless for shooting.

The Swedes never used corrosive ammunition, that's one reason old Swedish Mausers have such a stellar reputation for accuracy.

I own 10 of them, the second to worst barrel in the bunch will bust m.o.a. when I do my part.