1970's era Mauser

Kiwi · 03-31-2025, 09:35 AM

I have one in .30 Luger and shoot it
Reloading is a plus for this caliber both availability and cost.
The reloading section of this forum is a treasure.

Issues - did break the mainspring guide - got a replacement from G.T. on this forum. G.T. sent me two, a '70's Mauser OEM which is cast. But (God bless him) also included a 1930's Mauser guide which is forged (much stronger) the forged one does fit and many rounds have passed since installation.

As Ithacaartist noted the grips are not as smooth as one would wish, but also a bit wide at the back in the web of your hand. This hinders compression of the grip safety a bit.

Magazine springs are very strong, Mec Gar are a lot easier to load.

But overall a beautiful firearm and a pleasure to shoot.

03-31-2025, 09:35 AM	#9
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 320 Thanks: 229 Thanked 456 Times in 180 Posts	I have one in .30 Luger and shoot it Reloading is a plus for this caliber both availability and cost. The reloading section of this forum is a treasure. Issues - did break the mainspring guide - got a replacement from G.T. on this forum. G.T. sent me two, a '70's Mauser OEM which is cast. But (God bless him) also included a 1930's Mauser guide which is forged (much stronger) the forged one does fit and many rounds have passed since installation. As Ithacaartist noted the grips are not as smooth as one would wish, but also a bit wide at the back in the web of your hand. This hinders compression of the grip safety a bit. Magazine springs are very strong, Mec Gar are a lot easier to load. But overall a beautiful firearm and a pleasure to shoot.