Author Topic: Mauser ? (Read 1058 times)

Bear Wallow · « **on:** April 07, 2004, 09:13:30 PM »

I have Santa Fe Imperial Mauser SporterModel R-159,

Golden State Arms Corp. Pasadena Calif. What is this? A friend gave it to me and it shoots great with a Timney trigger. Thanks again!

Mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2004, 04:00:45 AM »

bear wallow: there were a number of firms that made or imported Mauser rifles in sporting calibers. One was Sante Fe Arms/Golden State Arms and then there was another firm, too. Also, one of the 'big name' firearms makers used those actions. I think they used the M48/48A Yugo Mauser action as a basis for their sporting rifles. The 48/48A is a slightly shorter 98 Mauser action than you find on the K98/VZ24, etc, but quite able to be turned into fine sporting rifles. Try and see if either Sante Fe or Golden State are up on the web - they may have more accurate information for you. HTH. Mikey.

MGMorden · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2004, 11:02:13 AM »

Quote from: Mikey

Also, one of the 'big name' firearms makers used those actions.

If I'm not mistaken Kimber modified a large number of Swedish Mausers into sporting rifles.

jhm · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2004, 01:15:00 PM »

Per the blue book: Most firearms previously imported by Golden State Arms (including private labels) are not that collectible, In many cases the shooting value will determine the price of a specimen, In some models or configurutions which are currently desirable, however, premiums may exist. No Values were given just that quote.

JIM

Mauser · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2004, 03:34:58 PM »

Bear Wallow · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2004, 09:18:32 AM »

Mikey thanks, the action is shorter and they lengthened the magazine box.