G.33/40 Mauser rifle--- Help needed

ltcboy · March 20, 2005, 14:49

Gentlemen--

I am not really into the German Mausers, not that I dont have interest, but at this time, I am into the Garands and FAL's. My friend came over today with what seems to be a WWII German Mauser. I refinish stocks and he new that I would be able to clean up his rifle without ruining anything.

Now for the questions:

On the left side of the receiver is G.33/40
To the immediate left of the above number is the # 1130, below that # is a German Eagle stamp and a small d
On the top of the receiver is 1942.
Above the 1942 are the letters dot, above that is a German eagle stamp.
Above that eaglestamp is the timing hashmark.

The barrel looks as if it were the original. At the base of the barrel were it meets the receiver is dot 31-41, next is an large oval then there is a set of circles with a 1 in the center on top of a #13. There are two eagle stamps next to that to the right.

On the left side of the barrel is the same 1130 as is stamped on the receiver. Below that number is d then to the right of that is a German eagle stamp. There is another German eagle stamped at the base of the barrel that is the eagle over the # 63. It is stamped 4 times around the barrel.

The same #1130 is found under the grip of the stock, and was also in the front handguard. It is on the bolt also. The butt has a metal cup but what odd is a piece that wraps around the left side of the stock. This piece is screwed in then the metal cup would be fit on. This metal wrap is about 2" wide. The stock is absolutley beautiful. The metal reatains about 90% of its original blueing. There was some minor surface rust that I was able to remove with Breakfree and #0000 steelwool.

I know it a WWII Mauser- but what exactly can you gurus tell me about what I have?I have included a link for you to view the rifle. I want you to pay special attention to the Last photo which, in reality, was the very first photo I took. This shows all of the surface rust on the barrel and the receiver when I first received the rifle. All I did was clean----not refinish---- the stock. There was a lot of grease and grime built up over the years and it look like crap.

As I stated, this rifle is all matching and has never been tampered with. I cannot get over the bluing. As I told you, I took #0000 steel wool and soaked it in CLP Breakfree. The whole piece of steel wool turned brown from all the surface rust. I used a white wax crayon to highlight the stamping on the receiver. This is wax and can easily be removed if needed.

http://photobucket.com/albums/0603/L...?action=logout

Please tell me your overall opinion---

Thanks-

Mike

Thanks in advance for any help.

vmtz · March 20, 2005, 15:51

It is a rare Gemran rifle. DO NOT clean the stock. It is worth more as it is.

Post over on gunboards.com and you will get an ear full.

Vince

**kev** · March 20, 2005, 17:01

Actually Czech, but used by the Germans during WWII. Lightweight mountain rifle and very collectible. I'm not up on current market value, but be assured it's worth well over $1000, so don't mess with it. It's got a very nicely made lightened small ring 98 action that was much sought after in the past for sporter conversions, so any high condition, matching rifle in military trim is a rarity. Cleaned up very nice, but don't take it any further.

**kev** · March 26, 2005, 20:50

You may want to check out this one over on AuctionArms,.....

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=6541715

Bids are up to almost $2000 and it hasn't hit reserve yet. Makes me want to cry about mine,.......picked it up for $100. Excellent condition metal, but sporterized.

garandguy10 · March 26, 2005, 22:17

it's a rare mountain rifle do not sand/oil the stock do not remove any more rust,o. k. to lightly clean and oil the bore only.it's worth big bucks,the more you make it pretty,the less it's worth.it looks like a extremly nice example in your pics.do not remove or tighten any action screws!!,best to leave it alone.

March 20, 2005, 17:01	#3
kev Curio & Relic Contributor FALaholic #: 71 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Indiana and various others Posts: 3,782	Actually Czech, but used by the Germans during WWII. Lightweight mountain rifle and very collectible. I'm not up on current market value, but be assured it's worth well over $1000, so don't mess with it. It's got a very nicely made lightened small ring 98 action that was much sought after in the past for sporter conversions, so any high condition, matching rifle in military trim is a rarity. Cleaned up very nice, but don't take it any further. __________________ Gun control is not about guns; it's about control. RUE?

March 26, 2005, 20:50	#4
kev Curio & Relic Contributor FALaholic #: 71 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Indiana and various others Posts: 3,782	You may want to check out this one over on AuctionArms,..... http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=6541715 Bids are up to almost $2000 and it hasn't hit reserve yet. Makes me want to cry about mine,.......picked it up for $100. Excellent condition metal, but sporterized. __________________ Gun control is not about guns; it's about control. RUE?

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March 20, 2005, 14:49	#1
ltcboy Registered FALaholic #: 10353 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicagoland area Posts: 184	G.33/40 Mauser rifle--- Help needed Gentlemen-- I am not really into the German Mausers, not that I dont have interest, but at this time, I am into the Garands and FAL's. My friend came over today with what seems to be a WWII German Mauser. I refinish stocks and he new that I would be able to clean up his rifle without ruining anything. Now for the questions: On the left side of the receiver is G.33/40 To the immediate left of the above number is the # 1130, below that # is a German Eagle stamp and a small d On the top of the receiver is 1942. Above the 1942 are the letters dot, above that is a German eagle stamp. Above that eaglestamp is the timing hashmark. The barrel looks as if it were the original. At the base of the barrel were it meets the receiver is dot 31-41, next is an large oval then there is a set of circles with a 1 in the center on top of a #13. There are two eagle stamps next to that to the right. On the left side of the barrel is the same 1130 as is stamped on the receiver. Below that number is d then to the right of that is a German eagle stamp. There is another German eagle stamped at the base of the barrel that is the eagle over the # 63. It is stamped 4 times around the barrel. The same #1130 is found under the grip of the stock, and was also in the front handguard. It is on the bolt also. The butt has a metal cup but what odd is a piece that wraps around the left side of the stock. This piece is screwed in then the metal cup would be fit on. This metal wrap is about 2" wide. The stock is absolutley beautiful. The metal reatains about 90% of its original blueing. There was some minor surface rust that I was able to remove with Breakfree and #0000 steelwool. I know it a WWII Mauser- but what exactly can you gurus tell me about what I have?I have included a link for you to view the rifle. I want you to pay special attention to the Last photo which, in reality, was the very first photo I took. This shows all of the surface rust on the barrel and the receiver when I first received the rifle. All I did was clean----not refinish---- the stock. There was a lot of grease and grime built up over the years and it look like crap. As I stated, this rifle is all matching and has never been tampered with. I cannot get over the bluing. As I told you, I took #0000 steel wool and soaked it in CLP Breakfree. The whole piece of steel wool turned brown from all the surface rust. I used a white wax crayon to highlight the stamping on the receiver. This is wax and can easily be removed if needed. http://photobucket.com/albums/0603/L...?action=logout Please tell me your overall opinion--- Thanks- Mike Thanks in advance for any help.

March 20, 2005, 15:51	#2
vmtz FALaholic #: 1125 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Here right now Posts: 17,641	It is a rare Gemran rifle. DO NOT clean the stock. It is worth more as it is. Post over on gunboards.com and you will get an ear full. Vince

March 26, 2005, 22:17	#5
garandguy10 Registered FALaholic #: 10840 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: some where Posts: 2,819	it's a rare mountain rifle do not sand/oil the stock do not remove any more rust,o. k. to lightly clean and oil the bore only.it's worth big bucks,the more you make it pretty,the less it's worth.it looks like a extremly nice example in your pics.do not remove or tighten any action screws!!,best to leave it alone.