German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers

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The 3 digit serial number could be a CG 1898 rifle ( serial number 1 to 32xx ) or Mauser 1900 rifle ( serial number 1 to 5000 ) rifle serial number. At some point in time the receiver did not pass inspection, so it had to be replaced.

German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers
  • *German Mauser Mod. 1910 7.65 Semi Auto PistolSerial*German Mauser Mod. 1910 7.65 Semi Auto PistolSerial #35XX81 is a German Mauser 7.65 semi auto pistol marked on the left side with serial number 'Waffenfabrik
  • *German Mauser P-38 9mm Pistol BYF43 MarkThis*German Mauser P-38 9mm Pistol BYF43 MarkThis is a German made Mauser P-38 9mm semi automatic pistol from World War II serial #7809. It has the following
  • *German Mauser Mod. Argentino 1909 30-06*German Mauser Mod. Argentino 1909 30-06 RifleThis is a very nice German Mauser bolt action rifle in the 30-06 caliber. The following is stamped into the
  • GERMAN MAUSER MODEL P.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC LUGERGERMAN MAUSER MODEL P.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC LUGER PISTOL, 9mm luger caliber, 4' barrel, chrome finish, rosewood/stag grips, stock lug, toggle marked BYF (Mauser),
  • Custom German Mauser Bolt Action SportingCustom German Mauser Bolt Action Sporting Rifle-Blued 23.5' solid rib barrel, chambered in believed to be 8mm Mauser, case color hardened receiver, Flat
  • (2) WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLES - Spandau Model(2) WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLES - Spandau Model 71/88 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifles, s/n's 130 & 4774 (matching parts). Military issue with 32' barrel, barleycorn
  • WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Late Imperial (1918)WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Late Imperial (1918) proofed Obendorf Model 98/18 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n 1563 (matching parts). Military issue, original
  • (2) GERMAN MAUSER RIFLES - Modello Argentino(2) GERMAN MAUSER RIFLES - Modello Argentino 1909 Bolt Action 30.06 Rifles, s/n's N6227 & P2010 (matching parts). Military issue, based on M98, circa 1930s,
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Model 71/75 Bolt ActionGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Model 71/75 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n 3665P (69530 bolt). Military issue with 32' barrel, barleycorn front sight with side mount
  • German Mauser Custom Model 8MMx57 sn: 2598BPGerman Mauser Custom Model 8MMx57 sn: 2598BP Super half round and half octagonal barreled hunting rifle, Fischer raised solid rib, banknote engraved, custom
  • Two WWI bayonets and scabbards, one a GermanTwo WWI bayonets and scabbards, one a German Mauser Model 1898/05, the other a British pattern 1913 dated 1917 £20-30
  • A German Mauser bayonet, Nazi marked daedA German Mauser bayonet, Nazi marked daed 41, clean blade with light staining and scabbard, together with a South Australian 30 bayonet, clean blade with
  • *GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 98 8 mm., Serial #6245.*GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 98 8 mm., Serial #6245. All matching serial numbers. Nazi proofs. Length of barrel 24½.'
  • A lot of four German Mauser bayonets Comprising:A lot of four German Mauser bayonets Comprising: 1) Model 1914 by Erfurt, wooden grip, black-painted scabbard. 2) WWII example by Jos. Corts Sn., hard
  • German Mauser Model 98 bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model 98 bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 6985. Sporterized rifle. Blued finish with customized walnut stock with raised cheek
  • German Mauser Model 98 bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model 98 bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 4239. Blued finish with sporterized wood stock, leather sling. 'BNZ 45' stamped on
  • German Mauser Model G2940 bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model G2940 bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 6279. Blued finish with custom wood stock with raised cheek piece. Receiver stamped
  • German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 48546. Blued finish with plain wood stock. Receiver stamped 'DOT 1944'. Eagle and
  • German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 8981. Blued finish with walnut stock, muzzle cap, leather sling and cleaning rod.
  • German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle.German Mauser Model 98K bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 8656. Blued finish with walnut stock, muzzle cap, leather sling and cleaning rod.
  • German Mauser bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm.German Mauser bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24' bbl. SN 76235. Blued finish with plain walnut stock, bayonet and sheath. Very good. 07-1625. (C&R)
  • STANDARD GERMAN MAUSER 98 BAYONET WITH 9STANDARD GERMAN MAUSER 98 BAYONET WITH 9 3/4' blade later etched decoration to the blade EST 20-30
  • German Mauser Model 71/84 Bolt Action RifleGerman Mauser Model 71/84 Bolt Action Rifle 11mm cal. 32' barrel S/N 8246. Matching numbers dated 1888. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent
  • *German Mauser Model 1910 Semi-Auto Pistol*German Mauser Model 1910 Semi-Auto Pistol .25 ACP cal. 3' barrel S/N 228500. Blue finish walnut checkered one-piece grip. Condition: Excellent condition
  • *WWII German Mauser .22 Trainer Bolt Action*WWII German Mauser .22 Trainer Bolt Action Rifle .22?LR cal. 25.25' barrel S/N 88838. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore.
  • *Custom Oberndorf 98 German Mauser Bolt Action*Custom Oberndorf 98 German Mauser Bolt Action Rifle .220 Swift cal. 19.5' barrel S/N 98623. Matte black finish walnut full-length stock with Monte Carlo
  • German Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action Rifle,German Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1941, serial number 5378, laminated stock with the serial number stamped under the butt, receiver ring marked
  • German Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action RifleGerman Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action Rifle and Bayonet, c. 1944, serial number 4103, laminated stock, all matching numbers except the triggerguard and floor
  • German Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action RifleGerman Mauser Model K98 Bolt Action Rifle and Bayonet, c. 1944, serial number 2291, laminated stock, all matching numbers, receiver marked dot/44, with
  • German Mauser Model bolt-action rifle serialGerman Mauser Model bolt-action rifle serial #31261, manufactured at Oberndorf, 1899; original 8 mm. cal. converted to smaller caliber (appears to be
  • WWII Model German MauserSerial #7468ProofWWII Model German MauserSerial #7468Proof marked eagle with swatstika, sporterized stock, Bushnell mounts. Belived to be a .243 cal Leather arm strap.Weaver
  • * GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE 8* GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE 8 mm., Serial #4290. Blued finish with rust and wear. Length of barrel 30.'
  • A 7.92mm German Mauser bolt action rifleA 7.92mm German Mauser bolt action rifle with a 61cm barrel, serial number 364, deactivated 30/06/2015, with certificate.
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino BerlinGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino Berlin 1891 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n W0660, with proof marks, circa 1925. Military issue, original 26' barrel
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Espingarda PortuguesaGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Espingarda Portuguesa Berlin Model 1904 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n G8477, bolt s/n G7655, with proof marks, circa 1915. Military
  • (2) GERMAN MAUSER CONTRACT RIFLES - Chileno(2) GERMAN MAUSER CONTRACT RIFLES - Chileno Modelo 1895 Manufactura Lowe & Deutsche Waffen Berlin Bolt Action 8 mm Rifles, s/n's A6608 & L8454, manufactured
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Spandau Model 98/04GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Spandau Model 98/04 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n 4168 (matching parts), manufactured in 1904. Military issue, but with tiger maple
  • (2) GERMAN MAUSER CONTRACT RIFLES - Oberndorf(2) GERMAN MAUSER CONTRACT RIFLES - Oberndorf Peru Model 98/09 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n's 5345 & 25688, manufactured in 1909 for the Peruvian Army,
  • WWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Nazi proofed ModelWWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Nazi proofed Model 98K Bolt Action 8 mm Carbine Rifle, s/n 9132 with 42 bnz receiver and 41 bo barrrel. Military issue, original
  • WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Late Imperial (1918)WWI GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Late Imperial (1918) proofed Erfurt Model K98/18 Bolt Action 8 mm Carbine Rifle, s/n 5645. Military issue, original 23' barrel
  • WWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Nazi proofed ModelWWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Nazi proofed Model 98K/38 Bolt Action 8 mm Carbine Rifle, s/n 2938, black finish with S/42 receiver dated 1938. Military issue,
  • WWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Unmarked ModelWWII GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Unmarked Model K98/18 Bolt Action 8 mm Carbine Rifle, s/n 6218H. Probable end of war military issue, oak stock, original 23'
  • (10) BOXES VINTAGE AMMO - Mostly WWI or earlier(10) BOXES VINTAGE AMMO - Mostly WWI or earlier German Mauser ammunition, in original boxes, including: (4) DRM 71/84 10mm Karlsruhe (Baden) containing
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Karabiner Model 98KGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Karabiner Model 98K Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n 9911A, no proof marks, circa 1925. Military issue, original 23' barrel with hooded
  • GERMAN MAUSER 1871/84 BOLT ACTION RIFLE:GERMAN MAUSER 1871/84 BOLT ACTION RIFLE: 1887 manufacture with Ambry mark, serial number 27500, walnut stock, 32' barrel, single shot or tube magazine
  • *Mauser M24/47 8mm Military Rifle w/ Accessories'Military*Mauser M24/47 8mm Military Rifle w/ Accessories'Military Grade New' in box is a Yugoslav Military 8mm Mauser model M24/47 with matching numbers. It includes
  • German WWII Model 98 Mauser Bayonet Sn: 112,German WWII Model 98 Mauser Bayonet Sn: 112, Nazi proofed with matching frog and scabbard, excellent overall. conflict German WWII branch Model 98 item
  • German WWII Mauser Bayonett mint, by Mundlos,German WWII Mauser Bayonett mint, by Mundlos, with matching scabbard and frog, Nazi proofed. conflict German WWII branch Mauser item Bayonett Estimate:
  • Pair of German Model 98 Mauser Bayonets withPair of German Model 98 Mauser Bayonets with scabbards, good to very good, not matching, Nazi proofed. conflict Pair of German branch Model 98 item Mauser
  • Mauser Model 71 Bolt Action Military Carbine.SerialMauser Model 71 Bolt Action Military Carbine.Serial # 8300 Manufactured in 1876, dated on receiver. This is a bolt action German military carbine chambered
German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers

German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers

The Lil' Argentine 1909

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In 1909, Argentina adopted new firearms to replace their 1891 model rifles and carbines. Dubbed the Modelo (model) 1909, the new rifles and carbines were based upon the 98 Mauser rifle design and chambered in the Belgian 7.65x53 Mauser cartridge.
The Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry carbine pictured in this article was manufactured by the Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin, Germany (German Arms and Ammunition Factories, Berlin, Germany), also known as DWM, under contract for Argentina. Later model 1909 carbines were also manufactured in Argentina.

The 1909 Cavalry carbine is a 98 Mauser with a few variances:

  • Hinged floor plate, with a release in the front of the trigger guard;
  • Shorter length;
  • Front sight with protective ears;
  • Tangent rear sight;
  • Extended bolt release lever; and a
  • Full-length Mannlicher style stock.
Note the extended bolt release lever that extends to the stripper clip guide.

Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry Carbine

Specifications

Length42.5 inches
Weight8.5 lbs.
Barrel Length21.5 inches
Rifling4 groove - right hand twist
ActionTurn bolt
Magazine Capacity5
Evaluating the fit and finish of this carbine; I would rate it overall a very highexcellent. Prior to this carbine I have not really ventured out into the world of collecting South American rifles. While performing research for this article I was amazed at the plethora of high quality Mausers for the collector to choose from. No, they are not available in great abundance, but if you keep your eye out at stores and the online auctions (http://www.gunbroker.comand others) you will periodically find good pieces to collect.

Because of the artisan level of quality, the 1909 action is highly sought after for the base of custom built sporting rifles.

I have one word to describe this little carbine, beautiful. Everything is beautiful from the wood of the stock to the smoothness of the bolt cycling. Not to be too melodramatic but to me it all just whispers - work of art.

Military firearms manufactured during the late 19th to early 20th century were for the most part hand made by craftsman and artisans. They cannot be compared to the mass produced firearms we find today that have pressure stamped checkering, machine made laser engravings from a computer developed pattern, and fit and finish that have about as much soul as a cardboard box.

The only blemish I found on this particular firearm was that the barrel was counterbored back about a half an inch from the muzzle. Counterboring is where the rifling has been drilled out, back from the crown of the muzzle. This was done usually when the firearm was being arsenal refurbished. The reason for counterboring is because of damaged rifling near the muzzle and this damage usually impacts accuracy greatly. The rifling at the end of the barrel is the most important to putting a good spin on the bullet as it exits the muzzle. The belief is that if you drill out the rifling back from the muzzle until you reach good rifling, this will improve accuracy greatly. I own quite a few rifles (usually Mosin-Nagants) that have been counterbored and are exceptionally accurate. The figure below shows on the left a normal barrel with good rifling and a barrel that has been counterbored on the right.

Author's Update Note - 08/09/2004

Since the writing of this article I found that the carbine was not counterbored at all. What appeared to be counterboring was actually part of the nose cap that allowed the carbine to support a bayonet being installed. I felt that the counterboring information was still of great value and have chosen to leave it in the article for reference. Surplusrifle.com may at a later date write a stand-alone expanded article on just the subject of counterboring. - Jamie
FigureDescription
AMuzzle end view of a normal barrel with good rifling from muzzle to breech.
BMuzzle end view of a barrel that has been counterbored, thus with good rifling from counterbore to breech.
CSide view of a normal barrel with good rifling.
DSide view of a counterbored barrel. Note rifling has been drilled back about a half inch or so until good rifling is found.

Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry Carbine

Note: Full-length Mannlicher style stock, forward sling swivel, forward sight and sight protective ears. Also note line across stock just forward of rear sight. Originally a copper wire was fitted into the groove to more firmly secure the handguard in place.

Rear sling ring. Note beautiful walnut stock.

Markings on left side of receiver. Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin (German Arms and Ammunition Factories, Berlin).

Argentine Coat of Arms

  • The human forearms that shake their right hands in the interior frame, represent the union of the populations of the Río de la Plata United Provinces.
  • The Phrygian cap is an old freedom symbol and the pike (short lance) displays the aim of defending it, if necessary, with weapons.
  • The sun, in its rising position, announced the appearance of a new Nation to the world.
  • The laurels are heraldic symbols of victory and triumph, and they are evidence of the victories already obtained in Suipacha and Tucumán.
  • With regard to the ribbon bow in the azure, silver (white) and azure colors, similar to the ellipse quarters, it represents the Argentine nationality.

Source:http://www.argentour.com/

Bottom side of safety lever with very small 'shaking hands' stamp.

The 7.65 Argentine cartridge is called by several other names as well:
  • 7.65 Mauser;
  • 7.65x53 Mauser;
  • 7.65 Belgian Mauser.

Originally designed for use in the Belgian 1889 Mauser rifle, many other countries adopted this cartridge in their military arms including:

  • Spain;
  • Turkey;
  • Bolivia;
  • Colombia;
  • Ecuador;
  • Paraguay; and
  • Peru.

Per Krause Publication's Cartridges of the World they state that the 7.65 Argentine Mauser is probably one of the better Mauser cartridges ever made when it comes to accuracy. The 7.65 Argentine cartridge is very similar in overall specifications and performance to the 7.62 NATO cartridge as the image and comparison table show below.

Cases can be formed from .30-06, .270 Winchester, 7mm Mauser, and 8mm Mauser brass cases and should be trimmed to be no longer than an overall length of 2.11 inches.

Side by side comparison of the 7.65 Argentine and the 7.62x51 NATO cartridges

Specification

7.65 Argentine7.62x51 NATO
Bullet Diameter.313.308
Neck Diameter.338.338
Shoulder Diameter.429.447
Base Diameter.468.466
Rim Thickness.470.470
Case Length2.092.01
Cartridge Length2.952.75
Velocity27102750
Energy25302520

First 5 shots at 100 yards

I found the little carbine to be very solid, accurate, and easy to handle. Recoil was mild and the bolt and ejection was positive and flawless. I was able to achieve fairly tight groupings at 100 yards from the bench with the help of a very smooth, two-stage military trigger and excellent sights.

In my opinion, the 1909 carbine is comparable in quality to any of the Swedish Mausers, that I so cherish.

If you plan on purchasing an Argentine 1909 Mauser then you will find that you have competition.....me.

I plan on purchasing more as I find them.

Dear Jamie:
I have just read your very fine article about the Modelo 1909 Mauser Cavalry carbine, and found it very good indeed. I own also a Modelo 1909 Mauser carbine, but not the cavalry type you have but the Engineer's type, that has the same barrel dimensions as the cavalry type but the stock is different, very similar to the Kar98 used by Germany during WW II. It has a turned down bolt handle, like the cavalry model and unlike the infantry rifle, which has a straight bolt handle.
Regarding what you said about the barrel being counter bored at the muzzle, it might not be a counter boring but a bushing welded at the muzzle to allow the use of a bayonet, which was a modification made on these German carbines and on some of the first ones of those made in Argentina in the Domingo Matheu factory in the city of Rosario, between 1947 and 1962. The later ones made in Rosario had a barrel 1/2 an inch longer instead of the welded bushing.
In brief, the Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 came in three types:

1) Infantry rifle, of 49.21 inches total length and 29 inches barrel length, straight bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by one of the following letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, making a total of 180,000 rifles.
2) Engineer's carbine, with a total length of 41.89 inches and a barrel length of 21.89 inches, a turned down bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by the letter A only, making a total of 10,000 carbines.
3) Cavalry carbine, like the one you own, total length of 41.57 inches an a barrel length of 21.89 inches, a turned down bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by the letters A, B and C, making a total of 30,000 cavalry carbines.

All of these were manufactured in Germany by DWM, and the quality of manufacture is like the one you have described, which makes them a very sought after item. Prices here in Argentina vary from 300 to 350 US dollars in the military surplus stores for conditions good to average.
The cavalry carbine was also manufactured in Argentina, as you said, in the Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles (F.M.A.P.) (Light Weapons Military Factory) Domingo Matheu, belonging to the Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares ( D.G.F.M.) (General Directorship of Military Factories) from 1947 to 1962. These had a six digit serial number, without letters, from 000,001 to 019,989, but some of the intermediate numbers were not used, the approximate number manufactured was 19,800.
The markings on these argentine carbines is of two types:
a) EJERCITO ARGENTINO
MAUSER MOD 1909
D.G.F.M. (F.M.A.P.)
b) F. M. A. P.
MAUSER MOD 1909
DIRECCION GENERAL DE
FABRICACIONES MILITARES
The Domingo Matheu factory also made, under licence from the Colt company, an argentine model 1911-A1, in .45 ACP which is also of very good quality. The approximate number manufactured was 80,000.

Other weapons in production under FN licence are the FN-FAL rifle in 7.62x51 (NATO) caliber and the Browning HP39 semiautomatic pistol in 9mm Para caliber.
I hope this info from Argentina will be of interest to all the gun buffs that visit your very fine web-site, please let me know if you find it so.


Best regards and keep up the good work.

Alfredo Fernandez Franzini

jlm;)
Sources:
http://www.argentour.com/
NRA Publications: Mauser Rifles
Military Mauser Rifles of the World, Robert W.D. Ball
Krause Publication's Cartridges of the World
German mauser pistol serial numbers

German Mauser Pistol Serial Numbers

1934 'Banner' Mauser (7.92 x 57mm)- Serial # 92862 (Mfg by MauserWerke AG, Oberndorf a/N) 2 No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod. 3 Muzzle Cover - (Mauser Obendorf from 1934 - 1939) 4 No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod. 5 No serial numbers or other markings on upper barrel band. German Mauser Rifle Serial Numbers. Following the war both FN in Belgium and the Czechs began producing a shortened version of the 98 Mauser called the Model 1924. The Model 1924 was sold all over the world and was a success. In Germany the Mauser Oberndorf factory made a shortened Mauser called the Standard Modell with improved sights. In the last 10 years a good number of books have come out that cover the Imperial era Gewehr98 rifle and its short carbine variation, the Kar.98a, the best known being Dr. Dieter Storz “Rifle & Carbine 98, M98 Firearms of the German Army from 1898 to 1918”.