Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Mausers and Military Rifles Saint Hubert Co. Waseca, Minn Mauser ?

Just purchased a Commercial 98 Mauser in 270 Win with the following stamped on the action: Saint Hubert Co - Waseca Minn.
I know that the Herters Company was based in Waseca, Minn and I beleive this rifle was sold by them, but it doesn't say Herters anywhere on it. It also has a very different bolt release that most Mausers... It is spring loaded. If any of you have any information on this rifle I would really appriciate it. Thank you. DesertDweller62

Hello Craigster, Thank you for passing on the link to the "Herters Mausers". I too grew up reading the Herters catalogs - they were very educational. I still have one from 1970 and the "Herters Professional Guide" book. This is the second Herters mauser I have had. The first was a 257 Roberts on a HVA (Husqvarna) mauser action. It did have Herters - Waseca - Minn on the barrel - I kick myself for trading it off years ago! I have a Herters Goose Down vest my Grandmother bought me for High School graduation - that was 51 years ago! It's still in good shapet... As I get older, things from my youth mean more to me. Thanks again for sharing the link. DesertDweller62