Author Topic: Mauser 6.5x55 (Read 1081 times)

HuntingGuy · « **on:** February 25, 2004, 11:46:08 AM »

Hey Guys..

Last year, I recieved a 6.5x55 swedish Mauser from my Grandfather. I don't know too much about it, but it is in mint condition. I am thinking it has a custom cobolo wood stock. Here are some pictures: http://www.jla-design.com/mauser.html
I am looking to see if you can give me a value of this gun as another opinion. Several have told me prices between 1,000.00-2,500.00. What are you thinking?

On the top is " REPUBLICA DEL PERU MAUSER ORIGINAL" Next to that is "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-OBERNDORF MODELO 1909"

Thank you ,
HuntingGuy

257AI · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2004, 04:31:20 PM »

I think the people who gave you a value that high must have know something we cannot tell from the pictures.

1. It is not a swedish mauser. it is a 98 Mauser and the Swedes were 94 and 96 mausers. From the markings it is probably a Peruvian mauser.

2. The wood is nice but isn't anything special as to grain, color etc.

3. Floor plate looks like it was a cast replacement not engraved.

If it is not from a famous name gunmaker that can be proved it would be luck to bring more than 500.00 to 600.00 at a gun show and that would depend on what caliber it was in.

Hope I didn't burst your bubble and maybe I am wrong. Just my opinion

HuntingGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2004, 04:35:59 PM »

On the barrel, is the work "Flaig" in italics. I believe it was the gunsmith?

HuntingGuy

257AI · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2004, 04:47:07 PM »

Flaig's was an old firm that advertised in the old gun magazine. They sold gunstocks, triggers, barrels, and just about everything you needed for a rilfle or shotgun. They also had a gunsmithing services. you could get a stock blank from them for 10.00 and up. double-set triggers for 10.95. I think they probably did good work but were not a well known name like, Sedgly, Holland & Holland, Griffen & Howe,

HuntingGuy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2004, 04:48:42 PM »

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Thanks! It is always good to know the history of a gun. It will never be sold, as it was a gift from my grandfather. Will stay in the family.

HuntingGuy

257AI · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2004, 04:57:21 PM »

I think the people who gave you a value that high must have know something we cannot tell from the pictures.

1. It is not a swedish mauser. it is a 98 Mauser and the Swedes were 94 and 96 mausers. From the markings it is probably a Peruvian mauser.

2. The wood is nice but isn't anything special as to grain, color etc.

3. Floor plate looks like it was a cast replacement not engraved.

If it is not from a famous name gunmaker that can be proved it would be luck to bring more than 500.00 to 600.00 at a gun show and that would depend on what caliber it was in.

Hope I didn't burst your bubble and maybe I am wrong. Just my opinion

257AI · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2004, 05:01:56 PM »

Its a great looking rifle. Just find out what caliber it is in. If it is in 6.5x55 which is one of my favorite calibers it should make a great shooter. I love the old mausers and they are my favorite type of rifle.

I know what you mean about keeping it. I have my wifes grandfathers old Marlin 19 pump shotgun. It has been used and abused and is probably worth about 50.00 but it will never leave the family.

Enjoy and charish it.

HuntingGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2004, 05:03:42 PM »

It is a 6.5x55 as it says on the barrel.. Thanks! Have a good night.

Any suggestions for bases on it? Used to have some old weaver bases and a cheap Tasco.. Took everything off.. I am thinking about Weaver Bases with a Leupold.. Would like to get away from weaver however.

HuntingGuy

257AI · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2004, 05:14:00 PM »

I like the Weaver bases but am not too fond of the weaver rings. I usually go with a weaver base and a Millet Angle Lock ring. From the looks of the picture you could go with either one or two peice Redfield type bases from several different brands. Redfield, Leupold, Burris, Millit all make good turn in bases. I am partial to Millit bases and those are the last ones I used.

For a scope you can't go wrong with Leupold like you said. 2-7 or 3-9 would look good on it.

6.5x55 ammo is a lot easier to get now than when I got my first 6.5x55 in 1974. Then you could get Norma or nothing. Now everybody seems to be making it. Get a box each of several kinds and see what shoots best. Cartridge is also easy to load for and not fussy.

MGMorden · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2004, 08:40:43 AM »

One place to look at for some cheaper 6.5x55 ammo is Aim Surplus. They sell Igman ammo. 6.5x55 139gr SP is available for $5.95 per box of 20. Haven't tested it yet, but the brass appears reloadable (brass case, boxer primed), and the bullets don't have any steel in them.

As to bases/rings, the Weaver Steel bases are little better (and look a lot better

) than the standard ones. MidwayUSA sells about every base Weaver makes, and for decent prices. For rings I like the Warnes Maxima series.

Fla Brian · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2004, 10:29:29 AM »

Quote from: HuntingGuy

Hey Guys..

Last year, I recieved a 6.5x55 swedish Mauser from my Grandfather. I don't know too much about it, but it is in mint condition. I am thinking it has a custom cobolo wood stock. Here are some pictures: http://www.jla-design.com/mauser.html
I am looking to see if you can give me a value of this gun as another opinion. Several have told me prices between 1,000.00-2,500.00. What are you thinking?

On the top is " REPUBLICA DEL PERU MAUSER ORIGINAL" Next to that is "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-OBERNDORF MODELO 1909"

Thank you ,
HuntingGuy

The 1909 Mausers were among the finest for building custom rifles and have been favorites of some of the finest makers. They are, as you no doubt have found, very smooth and the metal work of a very high order.

While it is not an engraving, I actually like the look of the floorplate metal. Whoever built the thing apparently intended it for pronghorn antelope hunting and was, in my opinion, rather astute in his choice of chambering. While not generally considered a top chambering for antelope hunting by a lot of people, it is, nevertheless, an excellent choice for such hunting.

The stock is of a design that is not nearly as popular as once it was. High combs and rollover cheekpieces have gone out of fashion. However, I still like the look and feel of such setups. One of my favorite customs, coincidentally an actual Swede model 38 barreled action in 6.5X55, has a very Bavarian/Germanic looking stock with a rather high comb and a rollover cheekpiece.

The 6.5X55 is an inherently very accurate cartridge and is now available from several ammunition companies. There was a time, when I got my first rifle in that chambering, that the only hunting ammunition that was available came from Norma and was very expensive - still is. That is no longer the case.

When valuing such a rifle, a great deal of importance, in my opinion, should be given to its chambering. Since the 6.5X55 is undergoing a resurgence of popularity at this time, that would enhance its value. However, from what I can see, I would not consider it to be a very valuable/collectible piece. But, it is a fine, attractive hunting rifle. The fact that it came from your grandfather would, and should, enhance its value in your eyes. If it were mine, and I had acquired it the way you did, it would be priceless to me. No doubt you feel the same way about it.

May you enjoy it for many years to come!