What does it mean when a rifle has been Sporterized?

What does it mean when a rifle has been Sporterized?

Sporterizing is taking an old military rifle and making it into a hunting or “sporting” rifle. There was once a time when old military bolt-action rifles could be easily found across the country.

How much does a Mauser 98 magnum cost?

At $13,495, the M98 Magnum isn’t a cheap gun, but rifles of this ilk never are. If you adjust for inflation, these rifles cost just about the same as the original dangerous game Mausers during the Golden Age of safari.

Can you buy a Mauser?

Don’t buy a rifle, own a MAUSER. All hunting rifles made by MAUSER are based on traditional, down-to-earth values, combined with the most modern of rifle technology.

What caliber is the Mauser 98?

7.92×57mm
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….

Gewehr 98
Cartridge M/88 until 1903, 7.92×57mm Mauser later
Action Bolt action
Rate of fire 15 rounds/minute

Is the Mauser sporterized a bolt action rifle?

But, somehow, it seemed important to me to have a sporterized Mauser with the lines of the classic style of a bolt-actioned hunting rifle of the 1920s, ‘30s or ‘40s. And, if all went well, the fact that I would have built it myself would simply make it more special, to me at least.

Is the Mauser Sporter Sporter in good condition?

This sporterized Mauser is in very good condition. There is a piece missing from the butt pad and the wood is scratched along the stock. The metal shows light wear but the scroll work is visible and b …Click for more info

Is there a Mauser 98 Custom 270 Win?

Mauser 98 Custom 270 Win. with Claw Mount Zeiss, Nice! Elegant, attractive rifle, in a great caliber. 24″ barrel has a clean, crisp, shiny bore and rifling, and open sights which are usable with the scope attached. Tastefully engraved custom bottom m …Click for more info

What kind of gun is a 7mm Mauser?

As to the rifle’s new chambering, I gave some thought to one of O’Connor’s favorites, the 7mm Mauser (7X57) but finally decided on the 7mm/08 Remington instead. Handloaded to their full potential, these rounds are nearly identical ballistically.