Help Identifying Bolt Action

[johntheplinker]

I had never heard of a M38 until I joined this site. Is there an easy way to tell? Would any additional information help?
Also, since I do not have an original M38, how hard would it be to put it back somewhat original?
Thanks.

You're going to need the stock, handguard, bolt, and front action screw in addition to the front sight. Considering the cost involved and the condition of what you have, might be better off just getting a bolt and shooting the heck out of it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I would never claim to be bi-lingual, but I believe this is a Spanish Mauser? Or maybe from Mexico? It is missing the bottom plate and the end barrel band. Not sure if those are difficult to track down or not?

It's a model 1893, most likely chambered in 7x57 unless it's been rechambered. Not sure about the parts availability but you might try Numrich.

 

[greatwhite223]

Lastly, the nicest of the bunch that I got. I think it is a 6.5 x 55 Swedish. I think I figured that out by Googling the numbers. I have a box of shells for this one! Has anyone seen one of these sell?

 

[johntheplinker]

Lastly, the nicest of the bunch that I got. I think it is a 6.5 x 55 Swedish. I think I figured that out by Googling the numbers. I have a box of shells for this one! Has anyone seen one of these sell?

At one time that was a Swedish M94 carbine. Without the original stock and nosepiece unable to determine the version. Again, sporterized and in fairly rough shape. I have seen those sell in original, good condition for well into 4 figures.
Oh, and replacement original stock parts are, at best, salty to unobtainium.

 

[Mongo59]

It's a model 1893, most likely chambered in 7x57 unless it's been rechambered. Not sure about the parts availability but you might try Numrich.

Did you see the star of David on it? It might have been rechambered in 7.62x51. After 1948 the Israeli's were buying anything they could get there hands on...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Did you see the star of David on it? It might have been rechambered in 7.62x51. After 1948 the Israeli's were buying anything they could get there hands on...

No, I missed that! Didn't know they did that to Spanish Mausers. I've got an Israeli K98 but it's clearly marked as 7.62x51.

 

[Mongo59]

No, I missed that! Didn't know they did that to Spanish Mausers. I've got an Israeli K98 but it's clearly marked as 7.62x51.

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That is so cool.

It may not have been changed as the 7mm was prevalent and less than a penny a round back then...

 

[RaoulHayduke]

Did you see the star of David on it? It might have been rechambered in 7.62x51. After 1948 the Israeli's were buying anything they could get there hands on...

The Loewe brothers were Jewish.