Mauser Rework? UPDATED with pics - Page 2

Curly1 · 12-06-2006, 09:26 PM

This reblued piece has been sitting in a local shop for 9 months that I know of with a $795 price tag on it, didnt pay much attention to it till today when I noticed the price is now $495 and decided to take a hard look at it.

I think this is a rework, no manufacturer markings on the toggle or chamber

No Import marks, I think it had 3 maybe 4 proofs on the right side but don't remember what they were.

Numbers - Matching except the toggle pin which is a new replacement and the extractor, the extractor was not replaced by this guy though so not sure if it is new production, did they have non numbered parts for reworks?

Mag - non matching with wood bottom

Hot salt dipped blued which was done when he received it as there was not much finish left on it, so the reblued finish is 100% and was not buffed. Some small areas of pitting on the frame above the grips on both sides and just under the tops of the grips.

Grips- very good condition dark brown almost black appearance. No chips but worn spots near the bottom by the screws. The right grip has a little wiggle in it at the top, is that a problem?. No markings

No pitting in the bore and strong lands and grooves, almost looks new. Were reworks rebarreled and then renumbered to match along with other parts?

Unit marking on the front strap L.A1.353, any ideas on Unit ID?

Was test fired after toggle pin repair and not fired since. I been doing business with this guy for 30 years so if it doesnt function well he will take it back or fix it my call.

$400 OTD cash deal I think this is gonna make me a nice shooter what do you all think?

12-06-2006, 09:26 PM	#1
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 125 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	Mauser Rework? UPDATED with pics This reblued piece has been sitting in a local shop for 9 months that I know of with a $795 price tag on it, didnt pay much attention to it till today when I noticed the price is now $495 and decided to take a hard look at it. I think this is a rework, no manufacturer markings on the toggle or chamber No Import marks, I think it had 3 maybe 4 proofs on the right side but don't remember what they were. Numbers - Matching except the toggle pin which is a new replacement and the extractor, the extractor was not replaced by this guy though so not sure if it is new production, did they have non numbered parts for reworks? Mag - non matching with wood bottom Hot salt dipped blued which was done when he received it as there was not much finish left on it, so the reblued finish is 100% and was not buffed. Some small areas of pitting on the frame above the grips on both sides and just under the tops of the grips. Grips- very good condition dark brown almost black appearance. No chips but worn spots near the bottom by the screws. The right grip has a little wiggle in it at the top, is that a problem?. No markings No pitting in the bore and strong lands and grooves, almost looks new. Were reworks rebarreled and then renumbered to match along with other parts? Unit marking on the front strap L.A1.353, any ideas on Unit ID? Was test fired after toggle pin repair and not fired since. I been doing business with this guy for 30 years so if it doesnt function well he will take it back or fix it my call. $400 OTD cash deal I think this is gonna make me a nice shooter what do you all think? __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary