ammo from Chile made in the 1970’s. I have come to possess 225 rounds of it. Anyone have a gun that uses it?
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Surplus 7 mm Mauser
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I think I had some of this ammo years ago. Is this the 139-140 grain pointed bullet?
OP
I don’t know for sure, but I thought it would be around 140 gr. Yes it is a spire point FMJ.Mobuck said:
gramps
IIRC, there may have been some questions about this ammo relating to it's suitability for the older 93 & 95 Mausers. I just can't remember the details. I ended up selling the few hundred rounds I had w/o ever shooting any of it.
OP
Gunbroker has a 1912 Chilean Mauser chambered in 7 mm Mauser. The ammo I have is 78 mm OAL, and probably fits that gun. I don’t know about those other calibers.
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Paul B
Hunter
That might be a good deal for somebody. Depends on whether the primers are corrosive and if they are Berdan or Boxer. Probably would be decent plinking ammo if nothing else. I'm quite fat on stuff for the 7x57 so probably will pass. FWIW, I feed three rifles in 7x57, a Ruger #1A, Winchester M70 Featherweight and a custom based on an FN M98 Mauser action. 8)
Just out of curiosity in case someone does want/need it, what are you asking for it?
Paul B.
Just out of curiosity in case someone does want/need it, what are you asking for it?
Paul B.
OP
Paul B, I have no idea what to ask. If someone local had a rifle, I might just give it away? More trouble to ship than what it is worth?
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Paul B
Hunter
Gramps, I have absolutely no idea. Probably two things would determine it's value. Are the primers corrosive and are they Boxer or Berdan? Corrosive and Berdan would lessen value if both. Boxer and corrosive not so much and non-corrosive and Boxer would be probably the best for price. I guess you could always pull one bullet and see if you see snake eyes, the two tell tale flash holes in Berdan primed ammo. To determine corrosive is a bit trickier as you have to pule the bullet, dump the powder, and fire the primed case onto a piece of steel. A used razor blade works quite well. Clean the barrel with hot water in the norma procedure for corrosive priming, that is clean once a day for three days, the method used by the army during WW2. The higher the humidity the faster rust will show on the blade or whatever piece of steel you used.
Many years ago I bought 600 rounds of WW2 issue 30-06 ammo which was corrosive primed. I pulled all the bullets, decapped the brass, reamed put the crimp and just loaded them up for hunting and practice. I paid six cents a round. I bought locally so no shipping.
I just gave 71 rounds of Federal 7x57 to a fellow on another site who apparently is hurting for brass. I'll be getting it off to him if and whenever he sends me an address. Dunno if he's want your ammo if it was Berdan primed as reloading those is a royal PITA. If Boxer primed he might be interested.
Paul B.
Many years ago I bought 600 rounds of WW2 issue 30-06 ammo which was corrosive primed. I pulled all the bullets, decapped the brass, reamed put the crimp and just loaded them up for hunting and practice. I paid six cents a round. I bought locally so no shipping.
I just gave 71 rounds of Federal 7x57 to a fellow on another site who apparently is hurting for brass. I'll be getting it off to him if and whenever he sends me an address. Dunno if he's want your ammo if it was Berdan primed as reloading those is a royal PITA. If Boxer primed he might be interested.
Paul B.
Paul B
Hunter
Mobuck said:
For some time I have begun to question the validity of the statement that the 93/95 Mausers were all that weak. :shock: Kimber sold a bunch of M95's with a few 93's thrown in chambered to the 7.62 CETME cartridge. They were sporterized with a Ramline stock, altered bolt handle and a cheap scope. Kimber sold them asd .308 Winchesters. :shock: Supposedly he had them proofed by the H.P. White Laboratory and they were proved safe for use in .308. :shock: :shock: :shock:
I have a friend who,loves those small ring Mausers and uses them for his wildcat cartridges. One is the 7x57 not only improved but has the shoulder moved as far forward and practical and he loads them to very high pressures.
I'm beginning to wonder about them more and more. Where does the truth lie with those rifles? I know that they don't handle escaping gas very well but that can be fixed to some degree by drilling a hole on the side of the receiver and milling two escape holes in the body of the bolt. Check that out as done on a 98 Mauser as one example. The 93 has no safety lug and the 95 a more or less lug of sorts but Mauser didn't get it's reputation by building crappy guns. Check out a minty 93 or 95 and try and decide if the beauty was only skin deep.
Paul B.
