1912 Commercial 98 JP Sauer and Sohn Stutzen

[9.3x64]

Well I have been very fortunate to acquire this beautiful old girl from a deceased estate, and I thought I would share for those that might be interested in old Mausers.
The condition of this rifle is incredible and the barrel appears as new with hardly any sign of use.
The stock work on this thing is very interesting, it has some unusual small details that I personally have not seen before, and the action is the smoothest 98 I have ever used. Balance in the hand is superb.

Anyway I hope someone enjoys the pics.
Cheers Allan

Circa 1912 JP Sauer and Sohn
Original Commercial action
Caliber 10.75x68 Mauser
Full length octagonal 21” barrel
Twin folding leaf rear sight

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[No1Mk3]

G'day 9.3x64,
As a collector of military small arms of the 19th & 20th Century Mausers are high on my interest list and although military, sporting rifles of that period are also an interest even if I don't have many. To see such a magnificent stalking rifle as that has made my day! Thanks and enjoy!

[SCJ429]

Wow, great looking Mauser. Thanks for sharing, I love the bolt handle.

[9.3x64]

Thankyou No1Mk3, so many fine guns sit in collections and never get seen by many people. I guess that’s one of the big advantages of forums like this.
Cheers

[Bill]

lovely and very interesting Mauser 9.3x64, I just recently sold my brno 10.75x68, your is the finest Ive seen in Oz

[9.3x64]

Thanks Bill, did you ever reload for it ?

[9.3x64]

Thanks SCJ429, that bolt handle is turned down and slightly back. Handling is beautiful and the whole rifle is quite light. I have not weighed it yet though.

[Bill]

Thanks Bill, did you ever reload for it ?

yeah mate 347gr Woodleighs, they were very accurate, but I find thats the norm with big bores

[GojiraSteve]

Beautiful Rifle 9.3x64.

Purely a collectors piece for you, or do you plan to give the old girl some "time in the sun"?

[bigrich]

that's a very rare and unique old mauser , the qaulity fit and finish on older firearms is really something to behold . thanks for sharing , when are ya gunna shoot it ?

was this mauser for sale at rebel gun works recently ?

[9.3x64]

Thanks big rich, yes it was. I am just loading for it this afternoon. I hope to be able to shoot it soon.

[bigrich]

Thanks big rich, yes it was. I am just loading for it this afternoon. I hope to be able to shoot it soon.

i notice when really collectable , desirable firearms turn up at shops i frequent

hmmm, um , which range are you shooting at ? i wouldn't mind a look

hey , i just remembered , browns plains firearms have a m98 custom in 9.3x64 for sale. it hasn't been fired since being built supposedly . thought i would mention that upon seeing your forum name

[9.3x64]

Thanks mate, yes they have had it for a while now, but I have had the same 9.3x64 for nearly 30 years. Would you believe I bought it from Browns plains firearms in the late eighties when I was a young fella.

[Stix]

Thats a very nice looking rifle...i dont know much about them at all, but still appreciate its fine looks, & the history i can imagine that surrounds it...

Not much steel around that hole is there...

Its good to see these different types of firearms...

Enjoy your new toy mate...
And congrats on the purchase...

[bigrich]

Thanks mate, yes they have had it for a while now, but I have had the same 9.3x64 for nearly 30 years. Would you believe I bought it from Browns plains firearms in the late eighties when I was a young fella.

isn't it funny how ya just bond to some firearms , and others that may be perfectly accurate and do everything perfectly are just "meh"
i had a A7 308 sako , boringly accurate . sold it . i now have a barstardised 1903 turk 8mil with peeps and a 20" barrel that i absolutely love

apparently Col Whelen wrote "only accurate rifles are interesting"

that's well and good , but i reckon sometimes unique ,interesting rifles are more fun to shoot and own than accurate ones

which explains why i gravitate towards old lever guns at times

[9.3x64]

Beautiful Rifle 9.3x64.

Purely a collectors piece for you, or do you plan to give the old girl some "time in the sun"?

Thanks mate, it will definitely get some time in the sun.

[Oldbloke]

That, it a beautiful thing.

PS. I think the bolt is called a "spoon".

[RoginaJack]

Yo RECRUIT,This looks like you in action?

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Love that spoon bolt handle; a bit unusual?

[marksman]

wow
very nice

[9.3x64]

Not much steel around that hole is there...

Thanks Stix, yes the barrel appears very thin for a .424” bore. But I think one of the advantages of the 10.75x68 was it ability to produce moderate velocity at very low pressure.
36000 psi hence I suspect why the “16 TON” is stamped next to the caliber in one of the photos.
Cheers

[9.3x64]

I am hoping to develop a load with the 347 grain RNSN Woodleigh at about 2200 FPS.
That should be more than enough for an open sighted rifle for medium and large game to moderate ranges.