The Mauser Model 1895 adopted as Fusil Mauser Chileno Mo 1895.1 by Chilean forces, is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge. It is the first major modification of the Mauser Model 1893 and was produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known as DWM, and Ludwig Loewe Company during the period of 1895-19002 1 History 2 Design 3 Variants 3.1 Model 1895. German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers. 9/20/2019 Average to high price. Real collector models will be higher. Look on the receiver, by the rear sight. Look for an 'X' on the receiver. If it's there, it was a Russian 'capture' gun. Check the bore, alot are still equipt with strong rifling, but the bores are dark. Post any letter codes, such as BYF.
Brazilian Model 1908 Mauser Rifle(Mfg by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin [DWM])
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Caliber: ............ 7 x 57mm (7mm Mauser)
Rifling & Twist: ....... 4 groove, right hand twist.
Barrel Length: ........ 29.25 in. (743mm)
Overall Length: ....... 49.13 in. (1248mm)
Weight: ............ 8.38 lb. (3.8Kg)
Magazine Capacity: .... 5 rounds
Qty Mfg: ............ unknown?
Source: ............ Mauser Military Rifles of the World (2nd ed.) (2000) - ISBN: 087341828X
Canadian Collector Market Value Estimate: $
Brazilian Model 1908 Mauser Rifle
(103 picture virtual tour)
Observations: (by 'Claven2') Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of MILSURPS.COM member 'claven2'.
The Mauser Modelo 1908 long rifle became the standard infantry rifle for the Brazilian Army in 1908. The rifles were produced by DWM, then owned by the Ludwig Loewe Company. DWM, in turn contracted some rifles out to Mauser Oberndorf, which was also owned by Loewe at the time. The maker of any particular rifle can be determined by looking at the address – if Berlin, it is made by DWM. If Oberndorf, it is made by Mauser. The DWM made rifles are more commonly encountered. The contract ran from 1908 until the outbreak of war in 1914. The rifles are essentially the same as the German Gew98 with the most obvious exception being the tang style sight employed in lieu of the Lange-Vernier sight used on the Gew98. The receiver and bolt were left in the white, as was the bayonet lug. The remainder of the rifle was either chemically blued or heat blued. The stocks were made of walnut and retain the pre-1905 Gew98 style stock washer as opposed to the bolt takedown disk then in use on the German issue rifles.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. The 1908 Brazillian Mauser is, alongside the 1909 Argentine Mauser, considered to represent the very finest of pre-WW1 German arms manufacturing. The rifles were finished to the highest grade and designed to last for Generations in the service of Brazil – something they did very well. In one form or another, these rifles stayed in service well into the 1950's, though a considerable number reached the surplus market in unissued condition – presumably having been stored as war reserve material.
The best examples are often found with a serial numbered matching bayonet and scabbard and sometimes the rifles are accompanied by a sling, muzzle cover and the original DWM sighting target. The depicted rifle, however, does not have the target any longer.
It is important to differentiate between an original 1908 Mauser as depicted, and any of the later adaptations using the 1908 receiver put together from worn rifles by the Itajuba Arsenal in Brazil. Such examples command a much smaller price on the collector's market.(Feedback by 'Claven2')
German Mauser Pistol Serial Numbers
Sold for: $2,550
Make: dot (The code for Waffen Werke Brunn in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia.)
Model: G33/40 Carbine (Mountain Carbine)
Serial Number: 9152
Year of Manufacture: 1942
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Caliber: ............ 7 x 57mm (7mm Mauser)
Rifling & Twist: ....... 4 groove, right hand twist.
Barrel Length: ........ 29.25 in. (743mm)
Overall Length: ....... 49.13 in. (1248mm)
Weight: ............ 8.38 lb. (3.8Kg)
Magazine Capacity: .... 5 rounds
Qty Mfg: ............ unknown?
Source: ............ Mauser Military Rifles of the World (2nd ed.) (2000) - ISBN: 087341828X
Canadian Collector Market Value Estimate: $
Brazilian Model 1908 Mauser Rifle
(103 picture virtual tour)
Observations: (by 'Claven2') Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of MILSURPS.COM member 'claven2'.
The Mauser Modelo 1908 long rifle became the standard infantry rifle for the Brazilian Army in 1908. The rifles were produced by DWM, then owned by the Ludwig Loewe Company. DWM, in turn contracted some rifles out to Mauser Oberndorf, which was also owned by Loewe at the time. The maker of any particular rifle can be determined by looking at the address – if Berlin, it is made by DWM. If Oberndorf, it is made by Mauser. The DWM made rifles are more commonly encountered. The contract ran from 1908 until the outbreak of war in 1914. The rifles are essentially the same as the German Gew98 with the most obvious exception being the tang style sight employed in lieu of the Lange-Vernier sight used on the Gew98. The receiver and bolt were left in the white, as was the bayonet lug. The remainder of the rifle was either chemically blued or heat blued. The stocks were made of walnut and retain the pre-1905 Gew98 style stock washer as opposed to the bolt takedown disk then in use on the German issue rifles.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. The 1908 Brazillian Mauser is, alongside the 1909 Argentine Mauser, considered to represent the very finest of pre-WW1 German arms manufacturing. The rifles were finished to the highest grade and designed to last for Generations in the service of Brazil – something they did very well. In one form or another, these rifles stayed in service well into the 1950's, though a considerable number reached the surplus market in unissued condition – presumably having been stored as war reserve material.
The best examples are often found with a serial numbered matching bayonet and scabbard and sometimes the rifles are accompanied by a sling, muzzle cover and the original DWM sighting target. The depicted rifle, however, does not have the target any longer.
It is important to differentiate between an original 1908 Mauser as depicted, and any of the later adaptations using the 1908 receiver put together from worn rifles by the Itajuba Arsenal in Brazil. Such examples command a much smaller price on the collector's market.(Feedback by 'Claven2')
German Mauser Pistol Serial Numbers
Sold for: $2,550
Make: dot (The code for Waffen Werke Brunn in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia.)
Model: G33/40 Carbine (Mountain Carbine)
Serial Number: 9152
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Markings: The metal tang in front of the magazine is marked 'GERMANY'. The top of the receiver is marked with a German inspection stamp Eagle over '63', 'dot' and '1942'. The left side of the receiver is marked '9152', 'b', with a Nazi Eagle over Swastika and with 'G.33/40'. The bottom of the butt stock is marked '9152'. The top of bolt handle is marked with a Nazi Eagle over Swastika. the rear of the bolt handle is marked '9152 / b'The bottom of the bolt handle is marked '6 N'. The inside of the upper handguard is marked '2 / 9152 / b'. The barrel (visible when the upper handguard is removed) is marked on the left side '9152 / b' with a nazi eagle over swastika stamp. The top of the barrel is marked 'dot 18-41O'. The inside of the leather sling is marked 'MADE IN / GERMANY'.
Barrel Length: Approximately 19 ¼'
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetail set, inverted 'V' post under a protective hood. The rear sight is a 'V' notched sliding elevator marked from '1-10'.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece laminate stock has a pistol grip, upper hand guard, sling well, sling pass through, metal nose cap, barrel band, through bolt, domed washer, metal butt plate and a metal protector plate on the right side of the stock. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks; some have removed the surface finish of the wood. The left side of the forearm shows heavy scrapes that have removed the surface of the wood. The LOP measures 13' from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Realtek for mac. Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. The bore needs to be cleaned to remove some fouling.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The domed washer, protective plate and buttplate are unfinished; they show wear and scratches. The nose cap, barrel band, magazine plate and trigger guard show scratches, wear and fading. The front of the barrel shows fading, light marks and some discoloration. Halo 2 for mac. The front sight base is scratched. The receiver shows fading and light scratches. The screw heads show light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle.
Box, Paperwork& Accessories: The rifle comes with a tan, leather sling that shows minimal wear on the leather and corrosion on the metal tab. It is in about Fine condition.
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Our Assessment: This is a rare Mauser G 33/40 Mountain Carbine with great markings. These are not seen on the market much. They were only built at the Brno factory in Czechoslovakia and they are patterned after the Czech VZ 33. The first production pieces of 1940 were marked '945' and used a walnut stock. All subsequent carbines were marked 'dot' and use a laminate stock. Many of the G 33/44 carbines were issued to the German 'Gebirgstruppen', or Mountain Infantry, where the metal plate on the left side of the butt was used to keep the stock from harm while using the rifle for assistance in climbing. For more (including the end quote) see pages 223 to 225 of Robert Balls, MAUSER Military Rifles of the World, Fifth Edition. 'The German Model 33/40 Carbine has always been a highly prized addition to any Mauser Collection'.
