IN SEPARATE SECTIONS WE HAVE SOME SEMI-FINISHED STOCKS, AS WELL AS SYNTHETIC ON OTHER PAGES. Any links to barrels I could consider for this project? 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. Could you please explain that to me? The invention of smokeless powder in the late 19th century immediately rendered all of the large-bore black powder rifles then in use obsolete. In 1898 a Mauser design was adopted, the Gewehr 98, which was the culmination of a series of Mauser models in the 1890s. One was the rifle itself cut down 10.5 inches and with the bolt handle bent down somewhat. Event: Fall Ammo, Reloading, Gun & Sporting Auction. Terry Wieland is shooting editor of Grays Sporting Journal and a recognized authority on fine firearms. don't bother messing around with the 88 if your goal is a cheap hunting gun. I also have a Turk converted 88 I bought in the 70's for 30 or 35 bucks. BORE IS DARK WITH WORN RIFLING. Without it the front of the action and back of the barrel aren't supported and there is only one screw holding the entire thing to the stock! 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. Steyr M1893 rumanian and netherland mannlichers are just german 1888 with very minor modifications: barrel jacket removed, added rib on the bolt for better smoothness and slightly different ejector. These rifles should never be used for any other commercialy available cartridge. What made the German import worth 50 percent more than this state-of-the-art lever rifle? Sometimes you get close enough that it's really satisfying which only makes the addiction stronger! Gew 88's were re-serialized by the army capturing them in some rare cases (i.e. In other words, 46,933 ft. lbs. The same the prized Mannlicher Schonauer: it actually should be named Schlegemilch Schoenhauer cause it has nothing to be named Mannlicher. When I miss, I don't blame the brush for getting in the way. Have also seen them mfg by C.G. One of my older loading manuals had data specifically for the Gew 88's. 7.9257mm Mauser adapted rifles have the receiver marked with a large "S" rollmark. The M1888 Gew commission rifle is a Manlicher design and was never produced by Mauser. WWI German MG Kompanie Imperial Eratz Bajonett Notbajonett Gewehr 88 no k98. The Gewehr 98 action, using a stripper clip . Gewehr 88/91 - Short-Rifle Variant Karabiner 88 - Shortened carbine form of Model 1888 rifle; introduced in 1890. Some early models had flaws due to rushed ammunition production. Golf and guns (but cattle pay the bills)

And I'm still waiting for my well to come in, guns (duh, ya think? So price on this is not bad. Schilling - Suhl - Prussia. Its stint as the official infantry rifle of the German Army was short-lived only 10 years but it went on to a successful career in every corner of the globe as both military rifle and, in its converted form, a hunting rifle. Lot number: 150. Out of curiousity, what Rockwell would you specify? If it's a big thumper you want then the 9.3x57 is just the ticket. Anyone know what TYSKT is, though? I think when you look at the fantastic workmanship and quality of materials used to build the Old fashioned guns including the ubiquitous 98 Mauser sporting rifles you begin to see and understand what garbage is being built today. I do prefer the 757 any day over both of them. Later models provided for loading with stripper clips (Gewehr 88/05s and Gewehr 88/14s) and went on to serve in World War I to a limited degree. Was the spacer threaded or just a simple collar? If I get to the point where I'm spending more on building a sporter from an inferior design then I would just buying a new savage or building from a 98 mauser I'll have failed my goal. The first, of course, is the lack of a famous name such as Winchester. The difficult part would be figuring-out how to rifle it. Some idea of the tremendous extent of these manufacturing operations may be gained from the following figures: The rifle barrel required 54 operations to complete. It must be emphasized that these are pre-War figures, and that arms and ammunition made during the War may vary. By comparison, a Winchester Model 95 listed at only $17.50. From 1905 the rifles were also converted to use the Gewehr 98 type stripper clip by adding stripper clip guides to the top rear of the receiver and altering the magazine becoming Gewehr 88/05 rifles. Vintage Sniper Rifles . After 1895 most Gewehr 1888 rifles were regrooved. Many of the Gewehr 88-rifles were produced by the armament manufacturer Loewe & Company, whose chairman was Jewish entrepreneur Isidor Loewe. Lots of them made to sporter standard by many of the best German smiths. For this reason the Gewehr 88 is also known as the "commission rifle," or "reichsgewehr". The second was slightly shorter and had a stock which came to the muzzle. This rifle has a 29" barrel and strong rifling with frosting in the grooves. In 1894/95 the German Army changed the barrel specifications from 7.9/8.1mm to 7.9/8.2mm hoping to improve accuracy and Gewehr 88 rifles made from that date on had different bores. In reality, however, the Commission rifle was neither Mauser nor Mannlicher, but that rarest of creatures: A mechanical device designed by committee that was highly successful. The old bullet diameter of about .318 inch was increased in 1905 to about .323 inch. Founded by Carl Gottlieb Haenel in 1840, C.G. There were numerous blow ups with these rifles, serious injuries and deaths were recorded. 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. In general, yes, a Kar 88 or Gew 88. Inter-war Germany used Gewehr 88 rifles only for the militia. These rifles were also used by the German Volkssturm in 19441945. HONORS [+] Ribbon graphics not necessarily indicative of actual historical campaign ribbons. It is actually 8.2x56mm. I got it with an old Turk marked bayonet an an incorrect US canvas sling. The Gewehr 1888 is a further development of the receiver and bolt of the Gewehr 1871 combined with a Mannlicher magazine. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} #5937; 8x57 in sporter condition receiver is Erfurt 1890 dated. I'll have to thread any new barrel (unless custom made for the Gew88) so that it will fit into the Gew action and since I've never done that before I'm worried I'd mess it up and ruin a new barrel. This doesn't mean that I think you shouldn't - maybe you should! Haenel made them in 7x57 and 8x57j (.318) diameter. I have hunted both deer and boar with mine. For military collectors, the Gewehr '88 is almost a cult object, and while it has been widely written about, it is also widely misunderstood. Additionally, both the ejector and the extractor that are attached to the bolt head are prone to falling out if care is not taken during disassembly and reassembly. Because of the soft metal in the receiver, it was possible for European gunsmiths, as well as some American makers of custom rifles, to manufacture beautiful sporting rifles excellently finished, from the receivers or action. i have an old mauser in awesome shape could someone help me learn more about it. That way the use the existing chamber and just recut the neck & throat. Haenel, the primary private contractor, developed a line of improved models ranging from nicely made to gorgeous - but never chambered in the higher intensity modern loads. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Many came home In 1945 as war trophies. Either will do what the 06 will do. Then with a drill of the proper diameter for the finished lands. 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. Suitable only for short range hunting? This was used in 1892 by the then notorious anti-Semitic agitator Hermann Ahlwardt, member of the German Reichstag, to spread an anti-semitic conspiracy theory. The gun was said to be taken from a pile of guns to be burned in the middle of a village- so the sporterizing was done pre-war in Germany. It is sometimes described as a Mauser with Mannlicher features, and sometimes the reverse. inch for the round nose and 17.5 tons for the pointed nose. This tube was intended to increase accuracy by preventing the barrel from directly contacting the stock, but in practice it increased the risk of rusting by providing a space for water to be trapped if the rifle was exposed to harsh conditions. 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. 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Sir, how do you like the 9X57's field performance? One like yours one with a claw mounts scope. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. These in 7.92x57i. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. This bolt was straight as in the standard rifle. As a result, the lugs are further back than in genuine Mauser designs. 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). Model classification and certifiable originality are the backbone of gun collecting, and with Haenel-Mannlichers and other civilian rifles based on the Commission action, this is almost impossible. One like yours one with a claw mounts scope. Ends: Thursday, November 3 | 9:49 AM Central. The Hide Armory. This Commission Rifle was made in Germany by Amberg in Germany. From then on, many Gewehr 88 rifles were rechambered to fire the new 1903 pattern 7.9257mm Mauser cartridge becoming Gewehr 88 S rifles. The 1888 in all its forms was extensively converted, after being discarded by the German Army, to use as a sporting rifle. If so, the 9.3x57 is likely one of themost sensible cartridges to contemplate due to its sedate operating pressures. build what YOU want and shoot with a smile! from Germany. Isidor Loewe also held a controlling interest in the Waffenfabrik Mauser. Now, if I had a . The 7.92X57 is a powerful round when loaded correctly, but neither it nor the 06 are magnum calibers, so follow directions!! Fine rifle built by Carl Gottlieb HAENEL [Gesellschaft Haenel Waffen-u. One was the rifle itself cut down 10.5 inches and with the bolt handle bent down somewhat. A lot of the older Gewehr/Karabiner 88 sporters were purpose built by CG Haenel. All known 757mm Karabiner 88s were produced by Haenel. Likely a chopped 88 standard rifle. Apparently arsenal staff thought this D or Z marking sufficient at first, as rifle D 771 shows no other markings. $58.00 + $10.00 shipping . 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. + $10.00 shipping . I bought one about 5 years ago for 600. September 26, 2006 in Mauser. [13], China also used this rifle extensively during the Qing dynasty and the Republican era. The front band served also as sight guard. Lots of military rifles were used as hunting rifles in Germany and all over the world from the 30s-70s. it has the v sight and more . for the pointed nose. [12] Ethiopean rifles (some ex-UVF rifles also found their way there) also saw action during the East African Campaign. The commission rifle's bolt action design was a commission modified Mauser action. You must log in or register to reply here. Appreciate the understanding! The combined plants capacity was 60,000 rifles per month. It should feed well based on case size but what about the length? About 5,500 Gewehr and Karabiner 88s were delivered to the Lithuanian Army in 19191920 (granted by Germany and sold by France and the UK). In that case, the scope is probably worth as much as the rifle. And why, when Model 95s are prized by collectors, are Haenel-Mannlichers all but forgotten except for a few devotees of early custom rifles? 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. Getting a reamer is the hard part. It was made for the pre-98 actions. The result was the famous Mannlicher-Schnauer Model 1903, a design that set the standard for quality hunting rifles for the next 70 years. Haenel 7mm Commission 88 Sporter. All are great shooting rifles with the properly configured ammo. The rifle retains a lot of the original finish with some spots of rust. The jist of the discussion was using the existing rifeling as a guide. The Gewehr 98 (abbreviated G98, Gew 98, or M98) is a German bolt-action rifle made by Mauser, firing cartridges from a five-round internal clip -loaded magazine. That said use trustworthy data and follow all directions carefully and reload in safe conditions! This was really a short rifle. (Antique) Excellent condition! [citation needed] The Turks issued these and updated versions at least as late as the 1930s. . In a relatively good place, but it's not OR. Nice commercial 88 sporting rifle they were manufactured until right after WW1. /*# 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. It was the German service rifle from 1898 to 1935, when it was replaced by the Karabiner 98k, a shorter weapon using the same basic design. Mauser Rifles and Pistols is also available to purchase in print. The idea was to devise some sort of 'button' / cutter that could. Repetiergewehr M13 - Austro-Hungarian Army Designation. Do you think it would be possible for me to convert it to 9.3 myself using CNC machines? they are not rare. I have hunted both deer and boar with mine. Three forms of carbines were made in quantity in the Model 1888. Guns Listing ID: 704599Manufacturer: Mauser Importer: Mauser Model: Argentino 1891 Type: Rifle Action Type: Bolt Action Caliber / Gauge: 7.65 x 53 MM Finish: Blued Barrel Type: Single Grip Type: Wood .Click for more info Seller: Guns Dot Com Area Code: 866 $499.99 NEW THIS WEEK! Stick with the factory loads. Haenal7mm-1.jpg Haenal7mm-2.jpg Haenal7mm-3.jpg Haenal7mm-4.jpg Haenal7mm-5.jpg. There were too many importers at this end, too many small gunmakers at the other end, and far too many variations in between. The bolt assembly required 174 operations. If I use the original barrel I can just cut off the first inch of the barrel jacket, screw it on and solder it or something to provide a solid base. This piece could be removed during disassembly, and was frequently lost. I think that crap about bigger bullets not deflectig as much is hooey! I planned on doing more research if I did plan to do it. A Kar 88 barrel is 19" long, so if it is longer than that, it may have been rebarreled. How can I get the barrel rebored for 9.3 bullets? It is stunning. I have a Gew 88 action that I am going to use for a European style sporting rifle conversion. Although I have never been a big fan of the 857 there is absolutely nothing wrong with this cartridge as it is right up their with the ubiquitous 30-06. Eventually I intend to scope a nice Steyr Mauser 98 sporting conversion I bought a few years ago, someone did a real nice conversion- probably early post- war German, judging by the style of the stock and metal work. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} Email; Twitter; Facebook; Google + Pinterest; Tumblr; Linkedin I was thinking of how to turn an 8MM. 98 as modified for them are reproduced herewith. Through this slot projects a bar which retains the cartridges in place against the magazine spring's pressure. 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Hanyang 88 - Illegal Chinese-production of Model 1888. Corrrction: "There" instead of "They" , stupid auto-correct. Ahlwardt accused Loewe of being a spy for France, and denounced the rifle as a Judenflinte ("Jews' musket"). Fahrradfabrik] in Suhl on a Gewehr Model 1888 Commission action. A good option would be to have your barrel rebored. Tags: None. The diameters of the bullets, length of bullets, chamber pressure and other details as generally published in English are at wide variance with the official Mauser figures. If you're determined to sport the 88, there's not much a 7 x 57 can't do that a 30-06 will. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} They are both finely made rifles, and some of the Haenels especially so. Some Karabiner 88 carbines are known to have been produced in 757mm Mauser instead of the usual M/88 or the 7.9257mm Mauser chambering. The barrel flats bear the signature "von G . Why would I not when I am quite capable of doing so? 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