Carl Gustaf 1915 Mauser

Self | November 23, 2014 | Self

[SampleMan]

You may not have what you think you do.

The 1891 Mauser was Argentine, but in 1880, the only possible Mauser rifle was the 1871 model. There were a few of these that made it to Arentina, but they were primarily used by the provice of Buenos Aires fighting in a civil war.

If you have an early Mauser in beautiful condition, I am guessing its an 1891 model (same as 1889 Belgian, and 1890 Turk). If it is not an 1891 and you need help identifying it, I’d love to see some photos.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

It's an 1891.
Manufactura Lowe Berlin.

There is only one small ding in the wood. It appears to be unrestored.
The Argentine crest has been buzzed off and a bit of bluing applied.
The number “L 3582” is stamped on the metal sections and the stock.

[SampleMan]

Ground crest is the norm for 1891 rifles, although the carbines all retain the crest. It has to do with Argentine export law and the fact that the carbines were surplussed at a different time than the rifles.

The 1889/90/91 model Mauser was the first smokeless powder Mauser offering and also introduced the stripper clip concept to the world. Although similar concept chargers existed before that.

It is chambered in 7.65x53, which was Mauser's first smokeless cartridge. What is now called the 8mm Mauser came first, but was not a Mauser development and not chambered in a Mauser rifle until the 1898 models.

[NorthMountain]

Didn’t Lee Harvey Peckerwood use a 1915 Carl Gustav Mauser

If you mean Lee Harvey "Ozzie Rabbit" Oswald ...

No, He supposedly used a Carcano rifle, of Italian make ... as can be found with just a few moments of internet research.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I bought this rifle from a pal in Des Moines who needed money to pay his taxes. He gave me a half box of cartuchos with a couple of stripper clips.

I've fired it a couple of times. It really hammers !

[SampleMan]

The 6.5x55 cartridge is a classic. The bullet and case are very well balanced. Many fine rifles are still chambered for it.

The early Swedish Mausers were built in Germany and then production switched to Sweden; all were built with extremely high quality Swedish steel. Among the many different flavors of Mausers, the Swedish 1896 model has always been considered one of the highest quality.

Concerning the threaded muzzle, I suggest one of the after-market metal thread protectors. They are the same as the outside barrel diameter, blued, and look good. You can keep the plastic one, just in case you sell the rifle some day.

[Retain Mike]

Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I forgot this post was not finished. Thank you so much for the information.