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

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 11:40 AM

Sep 2025

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

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Mausers were not chambered in 30.06 [View all] orangecrush Sep 2025 OP

Their website offers 30.06. Silent Type Sep 2025 #1

My mistake orangecrush Sep 2025 #16

Germany also used the 98k Mauser in WWII, chambered in 7.92 X 57 mm, rsdsharp Sep 2025 #18

Thanks orangecrush Sep 2025 #19

Frankenfirearm? EYESORE 9001 Sep 2025 #2

Possibly orangecrush Sep 2025 #8

Yes, they were Greg_In_SF Sep 2025 #4

Thanks orangecrush Sep 2025 #9

;-{) Goonch Sep 2025 #5

Thanks orangecrush Sep 2025 #15

This wasn't a military-issue Mauser. Paladin Sep 2025 #6

Thanks, old fogey here orangecrush Sep 2025 #7

Fine weapon, for its time. Paladin Sep 2025 #17

That round has been one of the most popular deer and large game ammo MineralMan Sep 2025 #10

Thank you orangecrush Sep 2025 #21

Google awesomerwb1 Sep 2025 #11

Mauser action rife, meaning a bolt action rifle ? republianmushroom Sep 2025 #12

Yep Greg_In_SF Sep 2025 #13

Old school republianmushroom Sep 2025 #14

And more lethal orangecrush Sep 2025 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author mitch96 Sep 2025 #22