Repetiergewehr M13 - Austro-Hungarian Army Designation. Rifles. Beautiful. Never got to shoot it First time this old girls been shot in at least 100 years. ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{background-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.1),0 2px 3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.2);transition:left .15s linear;border-radius:57%;width:57%}._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS:after{content:"";padding-top:100%;display:block}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIconFaded10);border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:100px;cursor:pointer;position:relative;width:35px;transition:border-color .15s linear,background-color .15s linear}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-buttonAlpha10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq{border-width:2.25px;height:24px;width:37.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:19.5px;width:19.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3{border-width:3px;height:32px;width:50px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3 ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:26px;width:26px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD{border-width:3.75px;height:40px;width:62.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:32.5px;width:32.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO{border-width:4.5px;height:48px;width:75px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:39px;width:39px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO{border-width:5.25px;height:56px;width:87.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:45.5px;width:45.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{cursor:default}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{box-shadow:none}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-buttonAlpha10)} I'll try to use the original barrel if possible (since a new barrel would be several times the cost of the entire rifle) and do most or all of the work myself. Failures related to case seperations or high pressures are more dangerous in the pre-98's than in the 98's, they are much more so in the pre-91's. Not really sure which Rockwell and method I'd specify. Conversion of ex military rifle to half stocked sporting gun by Hollis & Sons. Steyr was not the only company to appreciate the virtues of the Commission rifle. Thread starter Son of Dorn; Start date Dec 6, 2019; Forums. The Scope is a Russian PEM Sniper scope, it isn't uncommon to see them used on sporterized German rifles. [12] Ethiopean rifles (some ex-UVF rifles also found their way there) also saw action during the East African Campaign. Typical 88/05 conversion to closed box magazine, notched receiver for 8mm & has . In conclusion old time real hunters understood wild game habits and used to actually stalk up to ranges as close as 25 yards. Gew 88's were re-serialized by the army capturing them in some rare cases (i.e. It's great that you have a goal in mind - this is the most important part of sporterizing, and why most of us are hopelessly addicted. The German sporting rifle cartridge for the 1888 is known as the 857 rimless. The actual caliber is commonly about 7.9 mm, that being the usual German War Office designation for the old M. TH 88MauSporter 154 31 Sergeant Feb 06, 2016 #3 Certainly enjoy the 1888 sporters like yours. If so, the 9.3x57 is likely one of themost sensible cartridges to contemplate due to its sedate operating pressures. I bet you could rig something up to produce a nice smooth bore. I have one of these nice rifle. I'm including the 88 in there even though it is not technically a Mauser. Certainly enjoy the 1888 sporters like yours. A lot of the older Gewehr/Karabiner 88 sporters were purpose built by CG Haenel. LOEWES GEWEHR 88 - C53931 7.92x57mm Mauser; 5% blue, fair bore, good stock, 29'' barrel, MODEL 1888 COMMISSION RIFLE. While the majority were chambered for the standard military 857 cartridge (usually the original .318 bullet, rather than the later .323) they were also offered in pure hunting cartridges like the 957. The Gewehr 1888 is a further development of the receiver and bolt of the Gewehr 1871 combined with a Mannlicher magazine. I have a Gew 88 action that I am going to use for a European style sporting rifle conversion. The case coloring is pretty on these old guns. By comparison, a Winchester Model 95 listed at only $17.50. This is something we need to do to continue using our email system. On the negative side, they are chambered for cartridges like the 857 and 957 that by todays standards are relatively low velocity and suitable only for short-range hunting. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} 7.9257mm Mauser adapted rifles have the receiver marked with a large "S" rollmark. box magazine, spoon Mauser bolt, 28 line fancy German sporter round knob stock, creseant steel butt, schnobel forend, 3/4" European leather sling strap, many . Most of the Gewehr 88s seen in the US are the ones that were given to the Turkish forces in World War I and have been modified from the original design. In the 1902 Sears catalog, the price was $24.50. During the following 50 years, the rifle and its Hanyang 88 copy were used in the Xinhai Revolution, the Chinese Civil War and the War of Resistance against Japan and proved more than adequate against the Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle, though the latter was newer by 30 years. A .366" bullet beats a .338". Czech Sellier & Bellot makes excellent high-power ammunition hunting ammunition for the S-bore 8mm Mausers, good for deer, bear and elk when fired from the modern K98k rifles.. Of course one can handload for the Mauser to get optimal performance from the 8mm S bore Mauser. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} They may be fine, but what if they're not? Modern hunters make statements like I always blast away at 1,000 yards as it eliminates that sneaking up bit some people call hunting Spoken like a true slob modern hunter. In the frenzy of rifle development in Europe between the arrival of smokeless powder in 1886 and the ultimate Mauser in 1898, several good military bolt rifles made their debut. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} I can't imagine that it would be easy, but Americans were making accurate rifles before 1800 - I bet you could do it too! /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/From first glance, that is very obviously a European sporter, so don't worry, it wasn't an American bubba who did it. Could you please explain that to me? I wouldn't keep it as an 8 x 57 either, especially after having a had a surplus Turk case head seperate in a 98 action. In recognition of these factors, manufacturers in recent years have seldom loaded the M. 1888 type cartridge to give a pressure much higher than 35,000 pounds, using a relatively soft bullet. I have hunted both deer and boar with mine. Haenels civilian rifles on the Commission action followed the German hunting rifle style that existed since the advent of centerfire cartridges. The Gewehr 98 (abbreviated G98, Gew 98, or M98) is a German bolt action rifle made by Mauser firing cartridges from a 5-round internal clip-loaded magazine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Perhaps a year ago now a few of us were discussing " re- rifeling ", I was part of that discussion. When I miss, I don't blame the brush for getting in the way. Appreciate the understanding! (Antique) Excellent condition! But, as Bilurey said, getting someone to do the work could be problematic at best. The barrel shroud was not only possessed . Save my name and email to use for future comments. Pre-Owned. One was the rifle itself cut down 10.5 inches and with the bolt handle bent down somewhat. Lots of military rifles were used as hunting rifles in Germany and all over the world from the 30s-70s. When Germany replaced the 88 with the Gewehr 98, many of the rifles were given to Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire during World War I because both states had a shortage of rifles (however, it was used extensively by the Turkish Army even through the 1930s and 1940s). There are two answers to that question, and relative quality has nothing to do with it. For military collectors, the Gewehr 88 is almost a cult object, and while it has been widely written about, it is also widely misunderstood. T.P.Hern's Model 88/05 with Unusual Markings : Detailed picture set of Greg Cooke's Erfurt M88. (SOME German hunting rifles today are made with the old J- bore dimensions, but that doesnt concern us in the States). Antique GEW 88 Sporter Rifle. Americans who would not think of using a low number Springfield 1903 with modern ammunition, will unhesitatingly so use this old German type which was built while our Army was still using black powder single shot rifles! Given equally designed and mounted rifles and similar ammunition and BORE CONDITION, the 7.92X57 (8mm Mauser) will do about anything the .30-06 can do stocks, barrel length, scopes, ammunition variables all figure into it There are a lot more bullet designs of various weights made for the 06 than are available for the 7.92X57.. European loads are far hotter and harder hitting than the rather anemic round-nose loads made in USA for the 8mm Mauser. The complete magazine required 141 operations; while the stock required 49. There are lots of Mauser 98s out there at minimal cost. If it's a big thumper you want then the 9.3x57 is just the ticket. $795.00 Compare MITCHELL'S MAUSERS 98K - C52673 You'd have to build a dedicated machine to do this. They are converted military rifles, however, not to be confused with the Mannlicher-Schoenauer high grade sporting rifles or the Schilling or Haenel top quality rifles of later design and manufacture. The Gewehr 88 (commonly called the Model 1888 Commission Rifle) was a late 19th-century German bolt action rifle, adopted in 1888. Generally now known as Haenel-Mannlichers, these German bolt-action rifles were not cheap. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} In general, yes, a Kar 88 or Gew 88. they are not rare. I'd be curious to see some pictures of the scope and markings on it. It has a custom sporter stock to the muzzle with a monte carlo cheek piece that needs a final sanding and finish. Used by the paramilitary Rifle Union, the rest were kept in the storage and were re-barreled before World War II. Part of the production run was exported to China (see lower) or Latin America (for example Brazil army use them in War of Canudos in 18961897). Some of them were modified to use the stripper clips used with the Gewehr 98 by milling a slot into the left side of the action and adding stripper clip guides on the top of the receiver. We get these ideas, don't let anything stop us, and spend an amazing amount of time and effort trying very hard to produce what we've imagined. Shooters planning to use modern 8mm ammunition in a Gewehr 88 slug their bore and chamber as there are four different possible bores and grooves and chamber dimensioning combinations found on the Gewehr 88 rifle. Gewehr 88 rifles have been used widely during post World War I revolutions, uprisings and wars (on both sides of the Russian Civil War, the German Revolution of 191819, the Revolutions and interventions in Hungary (191820), the Greater Poland Uprising (191819), the Silesian Uprisings, the Turkish War of Independence, the PolishSoviet War,[8] by the Ulster Volunteers and by Lithuanians in the Lithuanian Wars of Independence). This made Germany's rifle, the Mauser Model 1871, obsolete due to its large and slow 11mm round propelled by black powder. He is also a columnist for Rifle, Handloader, and Safari Times. not so with the 88. same with triggers, scope mounts, safeties. if you are doing this to create a beautiful piece of art, then by all means use the action that is most appealing to your sensibilities. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} In 1903, the Germany Army adopted a new service cartridge that fired lighter bullets measuring 8.20mm (.323 in) in diameter. It depends on if it is a model used on German sniper rifles. How can I get the barrel rebored for 9.3 bullets? All are great shooting rifles with the properly configured ammo. STOCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION SHOWING DINGS, SCRATCHES. If I messed up the original Gew barrel I can just pay $20 and get another entire rifle. "I think that crap about bigger bullets not deflectig as much is hooey! I drink a bit! I have a few in different configuration. C.G. China first bought Gewehr 88 rifles for the First Sino-Japanese War in 18941895 and after that started production of the unlicensed Hanyang 88 copy. Its case is shorter than the Mauser case, and the neck is differently placed. So price on this is not bad. Seller: Kramer Auction Service LLC - Prairie du Chien, WI. These rifles were manufactured at the two Loewe plants at Charlottenberg on the outskirts of Berlin, and at the Mauser Waffenfabrik, at Oberndorf, in Wrttemberg. Barrel was marked V. Chr. If I could find a way to do it cheaply then I'm good to go but if I can't do the conversion to 9.3 myself or find a way to do it cheaply I may just have to stick with 8x57 (which isn't a bad caliber by any means, just not exactly what I want). Sie haben die Wahl", "Bro strzelecka polskiego wojska w wojnie polsko-bolszewickiej", "Karabin i karabinek Mannlicher-Mauser wz.1888", "Firearms of the Irish Civil Wars: Part 2 the Republicans: their Unionist opponents had a much better quantity and variety of arms, but the Republicans put theirs to a lot more use", "M1913 Mannlicher Gew88 Austro Hungarian Rifle", "Brazilian military rifle cartridges part 2: Steyr vs. Mauser and fn wins! Hey everyone! Furthermore, the bolt in the M. 1888 is bored out from the front to receive a removable bolt face. I won't shoot modern or mil-surp ammo in it. A Kar 88 barrel is 19" long, so if it is longer than that, it may have been rebarreled. 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