Enfield or Mauser
  Captain
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Jun 7, 2008 1:34 am
Should I get a Enfield or Mauser, I'll be using the gun for hunting, collecting, and shooting. I like both and I will eventually get both but can't afford both right now. |
  Major General
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Jun 7, 2008 4:59 pm
I SAY ENFIELD , WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN MIND 303 , OR (30.06) OR EVAN 308 |
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Captain
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Jun 7, 2008 7:25 pm
.303 or .308, but most likely .303 |
  Colonel
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Jun 7, 2008 8:43 pm
Have you considered the M1917? 30.06, collectable, and a great shoot! Even the sportized are becoming collectable. And technically the P17, or Eddystone, is an Enfeild, and a developement of the Mauser 98. The best of both in one great rifle. |
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Captain
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Jun 7, 2008 9:46 pm
If I could find one cheap enough. |
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Colonel
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Jun 8, 2008 2:05 pm
I don't know how you feel about ordering over the internet, but but I see them at gun shows all the time. Various conditions and price ranges. A feel spots that I like to keep track of prices are: Cabela's, GunBroker, Guns America, Military Firearms, U.S.-Simpson Ltd.-Collector Firearms. and U.S. Militia For Sale. The 1917's can go for as low as $400.00, and as much as $1,500.00. Which ever you choose, good hunting. |
  General
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Jun 12, 2008 7:38 pm
I would recommend the Enfield No. 4 rifle over the Mauser. Commonly referred to as the "Jungle Carbine". The No. 4 barrel has a conical flash hider/front sight/bayonet lug was installed over the muzzle and secured with pins. A shortened and lightened version of the Enfield No. 5 Mk 1. I would stay clear of the No 5. The No. 5 receiver is the same as the No. 4 except for "lightening" cuts made into the side of the receiver. The term "Lightening" means chunks of metal were sliced out of the receiver to reduce weight. The No. 5 was plagued with wandering zero. Some believe the wandering zero problem was likely caused by the "lightening" cuts made in the receiver. "When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance" |
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Captain
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Jun 14, 2008 6:34 am
Ok this brings me to my next decision, Enfield or Mosin Nagant? |
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General
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Jun 14, 2008 3:00 pm
Well, refurbished Mosin Nagant fires 7.62x54R (Rimmed) ammo, ballistically similar to 30-06 and is probably the best dollar value in a rifle of that design. I might suggest the sporter platform, just because I believe they look better. There's lots of surplus Hungarian military ammunition available. This rifle was employed by Russian snipers and is quite accurate. The metal stock butt plate will feel like a mule if the rifle isn‘t mounted well into the shoulder. Otherwise it's comfortable to fire. I understand that activating the safety knob takes some getting use to. I consider my finger and safe handling habits as the safety and don't have much use for them. "When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance" |
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Major General
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Jun 14, 2008 6:45 pm
STILL , I GO FOR THE ENFIELD , AND WOULD CHOOSE 30.06 . 1917 . OR YOU COULD HOLD OUT FOR A 1903 SPRING FIELD ? |
  Major
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Jun 17, 2008 5:54 pm
i say buy the mauser.i shot the mauser 89k it was a sweet bolt action |
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Colonel
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Jun 28, 2008 6:34 pm
I still would say the P1917 is the better choice. Mine kicks like a mule, but it gets the job done as great as it ever did. |
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Major General
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Jun 28, 2008 7:27 pm
BUT THE K98 GERMAN MAUSER IS GOOD TO . |
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Colonel
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Jun 29, 2008 11:31 am
I've fired Mauser action rifles, but I've never fired an actual Mauser. |
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Major
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Jun 30, 2008 6:27 pm
i took out my mauser 98k bolt and it was hell get'n it back in i twisted the upper section of the bolt and locked it. i love that rifle where can i get a scope for it |
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Major General
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Jun 30, 2008 9:03 pm
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