Gunsmithing

You may find that your $60 rifle needs a bit of work. After you have verified that it is safe to shoot (see safety page) you may want to make a few changes. I can't claim to be much of a gunsmith, but I have successfully glass bedded a Turk and I did a barrel change on an 1893.

Please remember that if you want a decent sporter rifle you should probably just buy a nice used Remington or Winchester. It will probably be a lot cheaper in the long run. A Turkish Mauser sporter has very little resale value.

Gunsmithing Links

Here are some links to web sites that have some good information.

• Steve Wagner's excellent Turkish Mauser gunsmithing pages.
• Collecting and Shooting the Military Surplus Rifle - lots of information, some basic, some more advanced.