Mausers were not chambered in 30.06

[orangecrush]

As far as I know.

They were chambered in either 8 mm or 7 mm.

Why is FBI saying 30.06?

This has to be a modified rifle for it to be a 30.06.

Just like the alleged markings on the cartridges, starting to think nothing released by FBI under this administration can be believed.

[Silent Type]

1. Their website offers 30.06.

https://www.mauser.com/en/MAUSER-18-Standard/80112498

[orangecrush]

16. My mistake

When I think Mauser, I think WW1.

[rsdsharp]

18. Germany also used the 98k Mauser in WWII, chambered in 7.92 X 57 mm,

generally referred to as 8 mm Mauser.

In WWI and early WWII the US fielded the 1903 Springfield chambered in 30-.06. It used a Mauser action, and in fact, after the war the US had to pay royalties to Mauser.

[orangecrush]

19. Thanks

[EYESORE 9001]

2. Frankenfirearm?

The father obviously had access to various & sundry weaponry. Unless what I saw was AI, a photo showed what appeared to be ‘components’ in his right pantleg.

[orangecrush]

8. Possibly

[Walleye]

3. I agree, the FBI will continue to lie about this as much as possible just because they can

[Greg_In_SF]

4. Yes, they were

https://www.guns.com/search?keyword=mauser%20.30-06%20bolt%20action%20rifle

[orangecrush]

9. Thanks

[Goonch]

5. ;-{)

Mauser-style rifles were, and still are, chambered in .30-06
. While the original German military Mausers were chambered in 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser), many others have been manufactured in or converted to .30-06 over the years.

[orangecrush]

15. Thanks

[Paladin]

6. This wasn't a military-issue Mauser.

Looked like a modern, commercial-grade Mauser, plastic stock, quality scope. 30-06 caliber a distinct possibility in such a hunting rifle.

[orangecrush]

7. Thanks, old fogey here

Brain still stuck in 1917 when the originals were in the trenches.

[Paladin]

17. Fine weapon, for its time.

Plenty of them still in use, in hunting camps and rifle ranges, across the country.

[MineralMan]

10. That round has been one of the most popular deer and large game ammo

here in the US, particularly in the western states, for as long as I can remember. Just about everyone who makes firearms has produced rifles in .30-06 caliber. It's still very popular with hunters, and there's good reason for it. It's a very effective round and very lethal on large game from deer up to Elk and Moose.

Mauser has make rifles in that caliber for a long, long time, although their original military rifles were made for a different round.

[orangecrush]

21. Thank you

[awesomerwb1]

11. Google

[republianmushroom]

12. Mauser action rife, meaning a bolt action rifle ?

[Greg_In_SF]

13. Yep

Bolt action rifle with a five round internal magazine.

[republianmushroom]

14. Old school

[orangecrush]

20. And more lethal

Than many modern arms, including the AR.