33/40 German Mauser mountain rifle

[english]

A German Mountain rifle that seems,in certain parts, to be refinished but I'm glad to have it. You don't see that many in "decent" condition with all their parts. When I first saw it, it looked like a toy rifle.
Contrary to what people say, I enjoy shooting it (Remington 8 mm ammunition).It fits like a glove in your arms very comforitable.
Thanks for looking, (It would make a nice deer rifle.)
Joe

 

[Peter J.]

Thats in nice shape. Always wanted one of those, but it was always a "pricey" gun. 30 years ago they were around $400. Now they are close to $2500-$3000?? Still too pricey for me.

 

[Dakota Iron]

Very nice, since the Germans went to so much trouble to make them as light as possible, many of the bring backs were turned
into sporters in the 50-60's. They do thump you some though.
Hope you leave it as it is, nice piece of history.

 

[44 Shooter]

Very nice. Does the metal on the butt just hold the recoil pad, or serve some other purpose?

 

[cmort666]

It's a development of the Czech Vz.33 police carbine. A friend has one of those that was Yugoslav arsenal reworked and remarked.

They're very handy, but also VERY exciting to shoot. Muzzle flash with Prvi Partizan/Hansen 198gr. ball is memorable.

We never were able to to figure out where his was shooting.

 

[Marksman]

Thirty-five years ago when I was going to gunsmithing school G33/40 Mausers were highly sought after. I acquired one from a fellow student and before I could decide what kind of custom rifle to build with it, I let another student talk me into selling it. Even back then ones in the condition of your rifle were almost never seen, you have a real prize there. Shoot it and enjoy it.

 

[625smith]

Very nice, I always wanted one but since I am cheap I have never found one in my price range.

 

[english]

I may be wrong but the butt plate was to prevent the stock from being broken when on rocky terrain? It's a very light rifle.
I also saw pictures of German paratroopers carrying the 33/40.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Keep it original and hunt with something else.