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Well, my weakness has struck again...

With the bear hunt in May and my mauser-citis acting up again, my FUN-fund is getting pretty low. But there was something about this little -06 that was calling my name. I generally try to stick to pre-war sporters, but I couldn't let this one slide. So without further ado...

98 SPORTER

So what do you think? Any idea why there are notches cut into the shoulder of the barrel?

I figure, it's a good enough deal that if I don't like it, I can always clean up the stock, apply some tung oil, and sell her for a bit of a profit. But at this point, I don't really think that I need to worry about that.

Nice and unique. Just because your Mauseritis flared up a bit doesn't make you a bad person. I'm looking forward to hear a little more about this one.

Thanks Dave. I'm also interested. I'll post whatever information the seller offers.

Sheesh I was starting to think I made a blunder. 50 views and 0 comments..

Nifty little rifle! If I didn't already have a nice little 98 Mauser .30-06, I'd be very tempted.

Would have commented earlier but was out doing some dog training....

To Paratrooper,
Pics please!! Damn---Mauseritis is catching

Like John , I too think it is a tempting, and well priced, rifle

Thanks guys.

BigBear...there's a link to the pictures on the go-broke-er site. I don't have the rifle in hand yet.

Don't know that you'll be able to flip it, but looks like a worthwhile rifle to me!

I have Mauseritis too!!

Good grab! I admit it--I am envious!

We'll have to see how she shoots first...BUT, a gentleman on here recommended a place that will bore a .30 caliber into 9.3...hmm...

What a great little rifle. Here's hoping that you enjoy it for a long, long time.

Hey, of the hundreds of rifles I've owned and written about over the last umpteen-bazillion years, I've NEVER owned a 9.3. My friend, you should consider that.

Blessings,

Steve

Very cool cheek piece

Thanks Steve.

I don't think I'll be happy until I own a Mauser in every one of the traditional Mauser calibers. I have a 7x57 stalking rifle in the project stage right now. A 9.3x62 would do nicely on the upper end.

Steve,

9.3's are cool, as I'm sure Chub has told you umpteen times. I fell under their spell about a decade ago, and a lot of the blame can be laid at his door. They're not exactly long-range cartridges (though 400 yards is pretty easy with the right load and bullet), but they really kill stuff without a lot of recoil, while leaving plenty to eat.

The first animal I killed with my 9.3x62 was a British Columbia moose. Unlike many moose, the bull was down before I got another round in the chamber, from a basic heart-lung shot, but my Cree guide Donny Davis wasn't really impressed until we took the bull apart: "That rifle kills good, but doesn't shoot up meat!"

Neat rifle. While the stock design isn't something I would create for myself, it has its charms and I would definitely give it a second look at a gun show. Actually, what else can you get for $400 these days? A small price to pay to scratch the 'Mauseritis' itch!

I'm a lefty and like the era and love some of these classics and that is a nice piece. What stories they might tell. When I see a pre-war or WWII piece like these I always see the left handed sniper (though with a different rifle) in Band of Brothers working the left hand going over the scope for the bolt.

But, I digress. Very nice pick-up.

I don't think $400 was too bad of a price for it. I've seen some beat up Turkish Mausers going for $400+ on the web these days...blows my mind! Some people have delusions of grandeur. Anyways, I'm still waiting to hear what the seller has to say about it. He said he had a story...

I could arrange the 9,3X62...for a price.

I like your new one!

I'd say you got a lot of rifle for the money. You should update us when you've shot it a bit. Understated elegance.

Greg Perry

I can dig that rifle!