Mausers built in Ankara

[AlanDPhD]

I am trying to find someone well versed in Mauser rifles manufactured in the early to mid-thirties in Ankara. Does anyone on here possess such knowledge? I am in possession of two and they are quite different.

 

[MilsurpMonkey]

For the most part, the Turks did not produce the rifles. Generally what will be marked as Ankara, or K. Kale Ankara is a reworked German made rifle. They did this with a wide variety of models so identification would require photos (good photos).

 

[easttex]

For the most part, the Turks did not produce the rifles. Generally what will be marked as Ankara, or K. Kale Ankara is a reworked German made rifle. They did this with a wide variety of models so identification would require photos (good photos).

+1

The Turks never met a Mauser model they wouldn't buy and I think they bought everything the Mauser cartel offered them. Then, sometime around 1938, they decided to rearsenal their armories full of mis-matched Mausers and "standardize" on a general design across their forces. Turkish Mausers are an interesting lot because no two may be the same.

Post some photos and maybe we can help you out.

 

[raubvogel]

Did you check

Turk Mauser

Mauser Rifles of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire

www.turkmauser.com