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In this video I share 4 Mauser rifles that are REALLY ugly. These Mausers are so wrecked that I think a lot of people would not expect them to work. I test fire all of these Mausers and you'll see what's what. The ultimate question is, "Are form and function linked?" Can an ugly, wrecked rifle still be useful? Let's find out! Thanks for watching and please support the channel on Patreon or Paypal:
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  • @Stigstigster
    @Stigstigster2 жыл бұрын

    This gentleman's attitude towards the hobby of collecting in general as well as his well-observed and truthful viewpoints on the firearms in hand are a refreshing change from the nonsense that goes on at many KZread channels. This channel is gold.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for writing. I appreciate your support so much! All the best to you.

  • @cdavidlake2

    @cdavidlake2

    6 күн бұрын

    The guy's a class act for sure. Great channel.

  • @FernandoChaves
    @FernandoChaves2 жыл бұрын

    My father was from Peru. He trained in a military school. Then he immigrated to the US. I was born in the US and he taught me to shoot when I was 8 years old. I still remember him talking about the Mauser he shot when he was in school. I have now been collecting and shooting since 1984. Thanks for invoking the memories.

  • @leifhoklin2681
    @leifhoklin26812 жыл бұрын

    This video is proof that this gentleman truly loves rifles and is a connoisseur of firearms. He appreciates the history of firearms, even the post-war period when a lot of folks self-sporterized military rifles.

  • @craigthescott5074
    @craigthescott50742 жыл бұрын

    I recently picked up a Winchester lever 1887 12 gauge. Metal was good but somebody had hacksawed the barrel down from a 30 inch to probably 24 inches. It was botched so I took a precise pipe cutter and cut it down to 18 1/2 inches buffed out the sharp edges and cold blued the end of the barrel. Then I re-finished the wood. Wow big difference. Now I’ve got the Terminator’s shot gun.

  • @phillycheesetake
    @phillycheesetake2 жыл бұрын

    That aperture-sighted mauser was fine. I wouldn't hesitate taking something like that hunting.

  • @Dalesarty
    @Dalesarty2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never seen a ugly Mauser and even after watching this I can still say I haven’t. Best part is there already sporterized so no harm done if refinished. Would take very little, mostly time and love to put these rifles back to there former beauty.

  • @bozaiwarrior

    @bozaiwarrior

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a sporter or in military dress?

  • @brittakriep2938

    @brittakriep2938

    2 жыл бұрын

    Last year i was in Oberndorf am Neckar, to visit the Waffenmuseum/ weapons museum. The guns of Heckler & Koch and Feinwerkbau ( target weapon company) are in good condition, but some of the Mauser rifles are in bad condition ( the former Mauser collection was in 1945 stolen by US and French soldiers). The entrance ticket is also for Heimatmuseum/ home region museum. There you can see weapons in realy bad condition, the swords and Speer tips from allemanic warriors graves.

  • @greybone777

    @greybone777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck finding original stock and parts.

  • @markstewart9305

    @markstewart9305

    2 жыл бұрын

    ...or just improve them a little or customize them further to use as hunting rifles. None of these, with missing and non-matching parts etc. would be good candidates for returning to military configuration as collectibles. I think sporterized military rifles are far more interesting, though some were badly mutilated. Tip - keep original stock for accuracy or try to get one, sporterized or otherwise.. These were fitted far better than any aftermarket wood or plastic M98 sporter stock will be unless you go to the expense of glass bedding.

  • @lavanice

    @lavanice

    Жыл бұрын

    Or Modern touch , I did this with one of my 2 rifle in 9.3x62, gave it new synthetic stock, muzzle brake, 2.5x10 scope , timney trigger, glass bed. I love it more as I use it atleast couple of hunt every year. Only diffrence was husky FN98 in original was too good to disturb, and M98 stock was broken plus 1 sight missing but found that cheap so hard to passby , I am happy now.

  • @patriot-hz1dy
    @patriot-hz1dy2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't been keeping up with the channel lately but love this format and love the seamless teaching and no rush approach. Absolutely love seeing these old rifles in action. This gentleman is a class act, loves and enjoys his craft and wish he was my neighbor! Thanks for the video

  • @jimivy6019
    @jimivy60192 жыл бұрын

    They are a heck of a lot prettier in my eyes than many of the AR clones I see on KZread.

  • @morpheusgreene2704

    @morpheusgreene2704

    2 жыл бұрын

    i used to think ARs were ugly, but they do inspire creativity in the build itself. every one is different because of the modularity. you just have to look past cosmetics.

  • @mikegreen2214

    @mikegreen2214

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more. 🍻

  • @richardcrocker6604

    @richardcrocker6604

    Жыл бұрын

    @@morpheusgreene2704 p[

  • @richardcrocker6604

    @richardcrocker6604

    Жыл бұрын

    @@morpheusgreene2704 ⁰

  • @doctortimepmd3339
    @doctortimepmd33392 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen an ugly rifle just some prettier than others.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's the "line of the day." Thank you!

  • @longlowdog
    @longlowdog2 жыл бұрын

    Sir, you produce great videos full of information delivered very clearly. You should be proud of your shooting accomplishments with those vintage scopes and peep sights. You are not a 'large human error', you are a treasured member of the shooting community. Thank you for these productions and warmest regards from Scotland.

  • @isserfiq
    @isserfiq2 жыл бұрын

    I do appreciate you featuring the more affordable "diamond in the rough" for us bottom feeders. Not sure where you are located but here in southern Maine deals like that have not been seen in twenty years. These days they are getting 400U$ for worn out Mosins. Closest you'll come to the 200$ mark are the Carcanos, and ammo for those is rather scarce at present.

  • @thekalamazookid4481

    @thekalamazookid4481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same in NY

  • @MikeGuadango

    @MikeGuadango

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s in British Columbia Canada

  • @TELEFUNKENU47458

    @TELEFUNKENU47458

    2 жыл бұрын

    And Uncle Henry's is a joke.

  • @deandeann1541

    @deandeann1541

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TELEFUNKENU47458 I hear Uncle Henry is charging for ads now. That might be their demise.

  • @binalith4898

    @binalith4898

    2 жыл бұрын

    hey bud

  • @samtruesdale6348
    @samtruesdale63482 жыл бұрын

    I love taking old guns like those and putting them back in service. A lot of satisfaction in cleaning, bedding, refinishing, load development and then putting meat on the table.

  • @yanceyrobertson2414

    @yanceyrobertson2414

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm like you. No better feeling than taking a tired old rust bucket with a sticky stock and poor action and after 3-4 hours disassembling and cleaning them up. It's like a new gun. You can hear them sigh and say 'Thank you'. And then shooting them. What could be more fun.

  • @dangerousfreedom4965
    @dangerousfreedom49652 жыл бұрын

    Like the haircut 👍

  • @grassroot011
    @grassroot0112 жыл бұрын

    I've got a Husqvarna Mauser blot action in 30:06, with a schnabel fore ended stock. Nice gun @ 6.5lbs. Swedish made.

  • @Rugerfiend
    @Rugerfiend2 жыл бұрын

    When I was a teenager I had an old WW2 veteran as a neighbor. He called these type of guns "Fugitives" he had a pile of them. I became the beneficiary of many of them through yard work, barn painting, car washing good times.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry - I'd have liked to have been there!

  • @joem4145

    @joem4145

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, I'm sure you heard some great stories as well.

  • @jakeoutdoors9600
    @jakeoutdoors96002 жыл бұрын

    If a gun is ugly but allows someone to get into the sport then its a good gun. The "ugly" guns are good for hunting with because you don't have to worry about banging them up. I knew some people that bought a bunch of these and even had ads on armslist because they needed projects for class while attending gunsmith school.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great post Jake. God Bless.

  • @theoriginalOSOK
    @theoriginalOSOKАй бұрын

    About 18 years or so I came across a Swedish 1894 carbine that had been badly sporterized. The stock inletting was such that rounds would not feed. It was a full-length stock (Mannlicher type) and the fore end had warped. The scope mount was cheap and the mounting screws stripped out so it was loose. I bought it and it became a project gun for me. I was actually able to fix everything and it is now a really nice lightweight deer rifle - perfect for Texas. I really like it because of the extensive work I did on it and how well it turned out. Great vid and thanks for sharing!!

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    Ай бұрын

    Those projects are so great to have. I did a few. Some worked out; some didn't - but I liked them all. Your Swedish carbine is about ideal for most North American hunting - and no one else has a gun quite like yours. Some people have to spend a lot of money to have scarce things.

  • @stefanschug5490
    @stefanschug54902 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! Just to let you know that the advantage of these old wood stocks is that you can make them fit to your personal body physic rather than saving weight. We used to say: " The barrel shoots but the stock hits". Especially at fast running game like wild boars in a driven hunt it is essential that the stock fits your body. Anybody can hit non-moving game even with the most awkward fitting stock from a blind rest but it is a totally different story if you wish to hit a boar, running 45 miles/hour across a small opening. The latter takes a well fitted stock and lots and lots of practice.

  • @petrotmyrcz308
    @petrotmyrcz3082 жыл бұрын

    Perfect title for the video. That 7x57 actually had me laughing when I first saw it. Turns out to be a hidden gem. Thanks Mike.

  • @patrickgriffitt6551

    @patrickgriffitt6551

    2 жыл бұрын

    Took my 1st deer with surplus 7x57 Maurer. Wish I still had it.

  • @michaelderyder426
    @michaelderyder4262 жыл бұрын

    You are such a wealth of knowledge. Thank you kind sir for all you do for our community. Your videos are by far, my favorite on KZread.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael. I am humbled by such kind and generous words.

  • @tlloyd9325
    @tlloyd93252 жыл бұрын

    I love to see the old Mausers. The sound they make is unlike the commercial bolts of today. Even after untold number of rounds through them they are slick.

  • @teddyfartypants

    @teddyfartypants

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a Turkish mauser that cycles like silk it's unbelievable.

  • @tlloyd9325

    @tlloyd9325

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teddyfartypants mine is a Oberndorf 98. The closest thing to it is a Tikka.

  • @joelclark2130
    @joelclark21302 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love that video. It was different it had some great stories huge fan the Mauser action , long live the k98

  • @losonsrenoster
    @losonsrenoster2 жыл бұрын

    That 8x57 looks a lot better than my old battle scarred Lee Enfield number 1 mark lll * BSA made in 1941. (Bought 2019 for the equivalent of 175 USD) But my old ugly shoots fine, I love it.

  • @mongosafariadventure
    @mongosafariadventure2 жыл бұрын

    The 7x57 looks like a solid hunting, no frills rifle. I've always wanted an original, unaltered Israeli 7.62 Mauser 98. Still my favorite military rifle is my Remington 1903A3 unaltered.

  • @Me2Lancer
    @Me2Lancer2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your Mauser reviews. I recently picked up a Chilean Mauser in 7x57 made by Oberndorf. It's finished out nicely and I happen to be a fan of 7x57.

  • @reddmutt1916

    @reddmutt1916

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more. My first rifle that I owned was a model 93 Spanish Mauser. I really enjoyed shooting it.

  • @georgesheffield1580

    @georgesheffield1580

    Жыл бұрын

    I have on ,Lowe ,M95 , cut down stoch bent bolt handle .shoot sub minute groups all day long

  • @BiblePatriot
    @BiblePatriot2 жыл бұрын

    Any wood stock bolt action gun can never be ugly to me

  • @tomfrommichigan
    @tomfrommichigan2 жыл бұрын

    I have a soft spot in my heart for these kind of guns. I can enjoy them for their intrinsic value. I can let inexperienced shooters fire them without fear of scratching a pristine collectable.

  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine2 жыл бұрын

    That 7x57mm is the sweetest shooting, caliber goes back to the Boers (farmers) taking on the mightiest Empire with those.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bee Cee - All things considered it probably is the best cartridge.

  • @paulregner5335
    @paulregner53352 жыл бұрын

    In my experience, the first round flyer is attributed to a cold bore.

  • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel
    @joemorganeatmyshortschannel2 жыл бұрын

    its a shame that so many of the guns ended up sporterized a long time ago but even that way as sad as it is they are still useable

  • @TurningGuns

    @TurningGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    True that.

  • @Dee_Snutz69

    @Dee_Snutz69

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jonathan SG there is no point in modifying an antique rifle these days when you can buy a savage axis for $259

  • @shoelessbandit1581

    @shoelessbandit1581

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jonathan SG modify a modern rifle or one in terrible condition not a history piece. It's not difficult to not be a bubba

  • @garyK.45ACP
    @garyK.45ACP2 жыл бұрын

    When I was a young man, one of my hunting companions was from a family that was not very financially well off. His family's only "hunting rifle" was a surplus 1903A3 Springfield rifle, which were quite inexpensive at that time. (mid 60s) It was 100% peep-sight-OMG-heavy-original. But that rifle was incredibly accurate just as it was and he killed a lot of deer, wild hogs with it. I don't think he would have traded it for anything "better" or more expensive. When he got a little older and a little better off financially, he managed to afford a Remington Model 788...another ugly, heavy, cheap rifle...and another one that was incredibly accurate! He was still using that rifle until we both got too old and arthritic to hunt anymore.

  • @timclark8596
    @timclark85963 ай бұрын

    another great video, excellent low-key delivery, the enthusiasm & affection for these old guns really comes across 👍

  • @markscherm5512
    @markscherm55122 жыл бұрын

    It’s the stories these guns could tell that really capture the imagination.

  • @mateoocampo3165

    @mateoocampo3165

    2 жыл бұрын

    From some of the hack jobs I've seen, if those guns could talk, they would file charges for assault and battery.... 😝

  • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4

    @greatlakespowerstrokefx4

    2 жыл бұрын

    If only they could talk

  • @carlosferreira6152

    @carlosferreira6152

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mateoocampo3165 lll

  • @roeng1368

    @roeng1368

    2 жыл бұрын

    Until it gets to bubba, the cheap hacksaw and the dremel tool !

  • @stevailo
    @stevailo2 жыл бұрын

    The second one looks actually quite pretty, and the combination of the timney (or whatever) trigger and the diopter sight would make for a very fun informal target rifle in my opinion.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm seeing more and more beauty in these rifles.

  • @jeffreyfernandes2662
    @jeffreyfernandes26622 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to see you at the range. Great passing on of the knowledge. Take care and God bless.

  • @winfieldholbrook5167
    @winfieldholbrook51672 жыл бұрын

    Very good observation. It’s in the same category as you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. One never knows when a 100.00 dollar rifle will outperform a premium high end rifle. As usual another fact brought to light by your knowledge of firearms.

  • @dave_1958
    @dave_19582 жыл бұрын

    It’s always refreshing to watch videos like this. I’m a little tired of all the tacticool guys out there now days 👏

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David - I appreciate you being here. My best to you.

  • @petebribble4651
    @petebribble46512 жыл бұрын

    This is the best "gun guy" on KZread in my opinion. I always enjoy his work. Big thumbs up!

  • @12port77
    @12port772 жыл бұрын

    My first deer rifle was a sporterized Mauser (Chilean 95). It was likely converted in the 1950's. I later got sentimental, replaced the corroded and shot out barrel with a Lothar Walther in 6.5x55. It is one of my most accurate guns today. I also have a high condition original Chilean Mauser I would have likely never purchased had it not been for the old sporter. I would never alter an original, but would not hesitate to pick up another one similar to your fine examples. Great video!

  • @Lou.B
    @Lou.B2 жыл бұрын

    I liked this video, Mike! It's great to see you out in the field of course, and I also appreciated your evaluation and diagnostic process of the guns. It was almost like watching a Doctor go on rounds with a bunch of interns (like me!). Keep up the great work! Those deer don't stand a CHANCE!!!

  • @johnrisinger7484

    @johnrisinger7484

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re having a great time. And it shows. I would be proud to have any of them.

  • @TheQCollection
    @TheQCollection2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I'll gladly pay you $60 + Shipping...lol Finding good old rifles below $200 is almost a thing of the past.. I have a ruger M77 in 7x57 that I picked up many years ago for $175.00 and it's one of my favorite hunting rifles, nice and gentle on the old shoulder.. great video as always..

  • @dannelson8768
    @dannelson87682 жыл бұрын

    "Adventures happening here with the wood" classic deadpan positive spin ... that is why I like your videos. Keep up the fine work. Kudos !

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dan : )

  • @binalith4898

    @binalith4898

    2 жыл бұрын

    laughed at that too

  • @wadeeubanks4560
    @wadeeubanks45602 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Your demonstrations and explanations of the firearms are always so clear and to the point. Can’t say I’ve ever seen an ugly rifle but have loved guns since I saw the first one. If a person is pleased with a rifle it matters not what someone else may think of it. I would never buy a gun to try and impress or please someone else. If I’m happy with it that’s all that matters. Keep making these wonderful and informed videos. 👍👍

  • @NycktheDyck
    @NycktheDyck2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and content, keep up the great work!!!

  • @Keystoneexperience
    @Keystoneexperience2 жыл бұрын

    What a great video concept! Well done.

  • @andrewmoens8614
    @andrewmoens86142 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Surprisingly how well these rifles still operate and accurately place rounds on the target. Thanks ounce again.😊

  • @jmfa57
    @jmfa57 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love old Mausers, even the sporterized ones. Great video, I love your channel and your delivery!

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hamishbarker4117
    @hamishbarker41172 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thanks for the video, I love old guns with alot of history and we have a lot of old 303brit here in New Zealand, and I found most of them still shoot just fine. I also love the 7x57. Thanks again

  • @garysorrells8133
    @garysorrells81332 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. And I love that you went straight to the range with these rifles. My favorite has to be the 7×57 as that is what I have. I think that you could remove the wire and possibly the top wooden shroud and re-engineer a front sling swivel and it would be a sweet little rifle to carry in the field.

  • @leifhoklin2681

    @leifhoklin2681

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s awesome as it is. It’s a fabulous example of a mid century kitchen gunsmith military sporter. It’s a functional meat-getter, but also art.

  • @patwatson2454
    @patwatson24542 жыл бұрын

    I have a fully original fully functional 7x57 Mauser that at some point was set up and designated as a sniper rifle,I paid$75 for it at a pawn shop about 20 years ago with Norma ammo it prints 1 inch groups at 200 not bad for a rifle built late 1800's

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant rifle and buyer!

  • @patwatson2454

    @patwatson2454

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@UnitedStatesOfGuns I enjoy your channel,very respectful and clean and educational thank you,I especially like that model 8 Remington 35 Cal in your intro not only is the 35 rem my all time favorite hunting cartridge but the model 8 was way advanced for the time

  • @jessepitt
    @jessepitt2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite videos of yours so far and I would probably keep the wire, it lends character.

  • @myparceltape1169
    @myparceltape11692 жыл бұрын

    Forty Dollars, that's a bargain. You could play games with it and not lose much. It makes me smile.

  • @captainzeb1969
    @captainzeb19692 жыл бұрын

    Great tip about the masking tape. Thanks for sharing the video with us.

  • @bushleague3472
    @bushleague34727 ай бұрын

    Just a great episode, enjoyed it very much.

  • @Mike-cc2eu
    @Mike-cc2eu5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for these videos and it brings back memories of my Dad and uncle’s they would go and buy surplus guns for deer hunting and seemed to always have deer on the deer pole at camp . And few of these gun looked pretty bad but always performed

  • @jefferywilliams7687
    @jefferywilliams7687 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. When I teach Hunters Education Classes I have brought in some old Mauser and Enfield’s as an example of a low cost hunting rifle. I remind them they have to use expanding bullets when hunting. I remember in the 1960’s and 70’s sporting goods stores would sell war surplus rifles for less than $20. I still have a 1939 8X57 that shoots extremely well.

  • @kdm6287
    @kdm62872 жыл бұрын

    I like and appreciate all of your rifles, thanks for sharing

  • @kenlansing1216
    @kenlansing1216 Жыл бұрын

    A buddy had a Franken-gun built on an M96 Mauser chambered in 6.5 x 55 mm with a half round half octagon barrel set into a Remington stock (I think) a poorly welded on bolt handle, and the stock was painted some hideous shade of green. He called it The Ugly Duck but it shot like a house on fire.

  • @RT69hemicharger
    @RT69hemicharger2 жыл бұрын

    Just subbed. Thanks for the great presentation! The fastest 22 minute gun video so far. BC it was engaging...

  • @lindellcenter5410
    @lindellcenter54102 жыл бұрын

    Truely enjoyed the video its neat to see what people do to the old military rifles then go hunt with them. Thanks agin I enjoy your videos keep them coming.

  • @pseudopetrus
    @pseudopetrus2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Mike!

  • @lawrencefrancis350
    @lawrencefrancis3502 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you. Don’t judge a rifle by its looks!

  • @greybone777
    @greybone7772 жыл бұрын

    Mauser actions were surface hardened and most are super smooth. Most don't compare. Tikka are close for bolt slickness . Excellent video.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Randall

  • @Trumplican
    @Trumplican2 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool video! Love your content! i prefer 2 stage triggers also. i love the Swiss Schmidt Rubin triggers.

  • @williamstuart9812
    @williamstuart98122 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mike!

  • @gusloader123
    @gusloader1232 жыл бұрын

    Hello Mike. You are over 18 and it is your rifle, but --- per the first one with the wire holding the stock to the barrel,,,, I am a follower of the concept of: "If it ain't broke, DO NOT fix it" idea. It shot the best, so leave the wire alone! Better to turn it over and put some glue or rubber cement on the wire point and let it dry, or affix some "Duct" or electrical tape to the ends of the wire, or use a shooting glove on your left hand! What I would do is add a front sight, a rear sight such as a "Lyman" attached to the rear of the action, then get rid of the glass tube. That would be a really good "deer in the trees" rifle. You got a great deal for $40. As another gent in Maine posted: military surplus weapons here in the States have gone crazy high, price wise. My 1944 .303 Lee-Enfield made at Long Branch, Canada cost me about $110. back in about 1995. Now they are at least $500, and sadly almost all have been gutted ( aka: "sporterized" boo-hiss 🥵). I got an 1891 Argentine Mauser 7.65 x 54mm, made in Berlin by Loewe, from the G - B site. Very well-made firearm. (The bullet is a .312 or .313 caliber.)

  • @sickboy703
    @sickboy7032 жыл бұрын

    Love this. It has plenty of wear but someone loved and relied on that mauser and did whatever they could to keep it running. Take care of it and keep it running.

  • @richarddixon7276
    @richarddixon72762 жыл бұрын

    I think that I would be happy with any of those rifles , that first rifle needs a bit of TLC but it appears to shoot pretty well and a couple of them with a little attention to details such as wonky pic rail could potentially be not just an accurate rifles but Very accurate rifles . Your shooting at 200 yards with open sights is excellent ! . To echo the comments of the Patriot 777 , I really like this format , but I think in inclement weather conditions nobody would complain if You stayed indoors . Thanks for another excellent video . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well .

  • @giles-df9yu
    @giles-df9yu2 жыл бұрын

    Spain also coverted thousands of mouser rifles to 308 as did most of Europe after the war when the US went to the 308 instead of the 30 06. The one the weaver scope was originally at a 90 degree angle and the bolt would have been straight up. They did not rebarrel for the 308. They took the barrel off the receiver and removed enough off of the chamber end to make a 308 chamber.

  • @northwind9505
    @northwind95052 жыл бұрын

    Not only was it a walk in past but those who made them work for their present needs. Thank you for making this video.

  • @kevinwilson9589
    @kevinwilson95892 жыл бұрын

    At the first part of the video, I was saying DUDE, DON'T FORGET YOUR SAFETY GLASSES! Then half way through you put them on. I made that mistake once with a Chinese JW-15 .22 lr bolt action rifle about 20 years ago. Something spit back into my right eye, and my right eye waters exessively now. Really annoying especially on cold days when my glasses fog on a cold day. Always protect you eyes!

  • @SandsArmory
    @SandsArmory2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you brother ! been watching your videos for years since I was a early teenager now (23) mike your a truly generous teacher you gifted me one of the hagn faling block receivers a few years back it’s more work to complete than I thought it would be but I’m determined to finish it in the next years I have a walnut blank for the stock and been looking for a 375 H&H barrel I will most definitely keep you updated and send some pictures when it’s done I still have your email just wanted to thank you again for your lessons and generosity! God bless and happy New Years mike !!!

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I remember you. I'm glad you have the action and they are tricky to populate with parts - very difficult actually : ) Messages such as you sent make my day. Take good care, safe shooting brother and God Bless.

  • @bradleyswasey6778
    @bradleyswasey67782 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always interesting and well worth watching.

  • @davidweimer3556
    @davidweimer35562 жыл бұрын

    You have a very unique and interesting channel.. I am very happy I found you! Thank you, great video!

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being here David!

  • @stoneblue1795
    @stoneblue17952 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this quite a bit. Those are all great deer slayers yet in my eye. Great rainy-day gun or truck gun. This would be a great topic to continue, beater of the month, etc.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea Stone Blue

  • @shawnhulke7385
    @shawnhulke73852 жыл бұрын

    Mike as always great video and as far as the rifles are concerned I’ve had a lot of them and would still buy them. Each one has a story to tell if they could only talk. Keep up the great work and thank you.

  • @wilberthreehundred6402
    @wilberthreehundred64022 жыл бұрын

    Loved that they were all Mauser’s,something about them that I never loose interest because I own one made in 1943…

  • @tiffanyscott4823
    @tiffanyscott48232 жыл бұрын

    Scope ''flying'' off! That was a good one but true......you just never know, do you? I will say for me personally I wouldn't hesitate taking either of those to the ''deer'' woods but you're a better shot than me, lol. I did however take a decent 8 pt. several yrs. ago offhand with a Rem.700 Mnt. Rifle in 280 cal. about 160 yds. I was impressed with myself! Your videos are truly a joy to watch especially in these times we're in! God bless you and yours my friend in this New Year! Bobby from N.C. P.S. - I have one of these Mausers in 8mm that belonged to my dad.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tiffany, That Rem. 700 in .280 is as good as it gets - wonderful caliber - as you know. Great shot BTW! Thanks for the kind words and for being here. God Bless you and yours.

  • @GarandGuy2553
    @GarandGuy25532 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! All interesting for sure.

  • @cornbreadburgess1950
    @cornbreadburgess19502 жыл бұрын

    Great video brother,I really appreciate and enjoy these types of videos and guns, have a blessed day.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and God Bless.

  • @timvest8141
    @timvest81412 жыл бұрын

    Awesome rifles. Keep up the good work.

  • @MegaBait1616
    @MegaBait16162 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video...... Think this is the first time I've seen you shoot at a range.... Thumbs Up.

  • @MrZee1967
    @MrZee19672 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @tonysambar
    @tonysambar2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying your videos from Australia 👍

  • @jeffstevens156
    @jeffstevens1562 жыл бұрын

    Earned a sub. YOU THA MAN!

  • @davidkovach9175
    @davidkovach91752 жыл бұрын

    The second rifle is the best one. Like the target sight that was added and the custom stock job is nice as well.

  • @TheExplosiveGuy
    @TheExplosiveGuy2 жыл бұрын

    I actually really love my beater guns, I tend to use them more than anything and don't mind making any Bubba-esque changes or repairs, like my 16" barrel Mosin lol. Like you showed to test for in the video, a bullet would loosely fit in the muzzle, _plus_ the neck of the case, the first foot of the muzzle was solid rust when I got the gun, so the hacksaw came out. After a new stock, muzzle crown and 1.5 pound timney trigger it shoots surprisingly tight groups for a 106 year old rifle and has zero mechanical problems, the bolt is slick and doesn't stick or grind (unless I use Czech ammo, the rims are a few thou thicker on those and throws the headspacing off). All in all I enjoy my Mosin over any other bolt gun I own and despite it being the cheapest firearm I own it is one of my favorites, there's just something about a crap old gun that works great lol.

  • @marcusd2380
    @marcusd23802 жыл бұрын

    Great video out on the rang seeing the shooting.

  • @sooner5484
    @sooner54842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great vidio. Good to see you on the range with some very beautiful rifles doing what they were made for. Much appreciated.cheers

  • @paulhaines4818
    @paulhaines48182 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting and enjoyable video Mike 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog12562 жыл бұрын

    I am a big fan of historical firearms. I love the wood stocks and the challenge of a bolt action.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes65072 жыл бұрын

    As much as I like to buy and enjoy new rifles, I enjoyed this video too. Makes me feel a little better now, that I've bought an old Mauser that has been re-barreled for 308. I had it checked out by 'my' Gunsmith, he gave it a thumbs up, even though it's not a 'pretty' looking rifle. I do enjoy watching the shooting and seeing the results on the target . Nothing wrong with those groups, in my opinion. Cheers Mike.

  • @MBCDC1
    @MBCDC12 жыл бұрын

    You were right. If the bullet completely disapears in the muzzle this means that there is no or minimal rifling left. But there might be a second reason. The muzzle could be counterbored. In this case it could very well be that the rifle shots decent. So a close examination should be undertaken. A remark concerning the Israeli Mausers. Especially the .308 rebarreled pieces were literally assembled from a bin of parts in Israel and it is therefore some kind of a "trademark" of these rifles that they seldomly have matching parts. Oh and by the way... how ugly or incomplete each of the rifles may be, they all shot excellent - considering their military heritage!

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent post - thank you!

  • @rupertmcnaughtdavis3649
    @rupertmcnaughtdavis36492 жыл бұрын

    I would be happy to own that peep-sighted 8 mm! Interesting how the iron sighted 308 had the best grouping.I rest my case!

  • @dapsapsrp
    @dapsapsrp2 жыл бұрын

    Another entertaining and informative video to watch. Like you said these old war relics do indeed have a story to tell and from the grouping results you got all would easily be worthy big game hunting rigs. First and foremost I like rifles that are reliable and reasonably accurate shooters. Only very recently have I gotten into cosmetically pleasing rifles like my Weatherby Mark V Deluxe and Beretta 686. My rifles are functional and accurate first. I also prefer them to be as original as possible but lets face it, after 75 to 100 years or more things happen.

  • @robertsemancik3809
    @robertsemancik38092 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the rifles out on the range.

  • @burrco3086
    @burrco30862 жыл бұрын

    Great video, like those old rifles, have several old rifles that still can shoot with new rifles. Good videos 👍

  • @kdm6287
    @kdm62872 жыл бұрын

    Good tip on the bore check thanks

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @NeSPyS
    @NeSPyS2 жыл бұрын

    I love these old ugly sporters. They show all of their use and experience and I have a feeling they will still be kicking long after many modern polymer budget rifles have withered away.

  • @ku4ap
    @ku4ap Жыл бұрын

    I loved this video SOOO much! Some reason I’m drawn to the “ugly” rifles. I like taking something unloved or abused and making something fantastic from it. I’d love any of those. I’m sure that was a fun day.

  • @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    @UnitedStatesOfGuns

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a great day! I'm like you - ugly may not be as it seems; may not be ugly at all. Cheers ku4ap

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