Mexican Mauser Model 1910 Bolt Action Rifle In .257 Roberts, 1939 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB250527JB002
Make: Fabrica Nacional de Armas, Mexico
Model: 1910
Serial Number: 23920P
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine.
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with a Mexican Eagle & Snake crest with, “FÁBRICA NACIONAL DE ARMAS – MEXICO D.F. 1939” The left side of the receiver is marked, “23920P” The left side of the barrel is marked “257 ROBERTS”. The hinged floor plate and trigger guard display floral engraving.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: There are no sights on this rifle. The receiver has a two piece weaver style scope mount screwed to the top.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a one piece straight comb walnut stock, with sling studs front and rear, as well as a Decelerator rubber buttpad. There are no cracks or chips in the stock. The checkering is sharp, and there are minimal signs of use. The finish is in great shape. Overall, the stock rates at about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. Some minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The finish on the bolt shows some signs of use. The screw heads are sharp, and show only minor signs of tooling on the action screws and scope base screws. Markings on the metal are legible and sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This 1939-dated Mexican Model 1910 Mauser, manufactured by Fabrica Nacional de Armas in Mexico City, has been beautifully sporterized and rebarreled in the versatile and mild-recoiling .257 Roberts cartridge. The barrel measures 22” and features a bright bore with sharp rifling, which this writer rates 9.5/10. The original military action now wears a tasteful blued finish, with the receiver fitted with two-piece Weaver-style scope bases. The bottom metal, including the floorplate and trigger guard, features attractive floral engraving, adding a custom touch to this unique build. The stock is a one-piece walnut straight-comb design with a Decelerator recoil pad and sling studs, and it remains in Excellent condition with sharp checkering and minimal handling marks. This is a lightweight, flat-shooting rifle well-suited for deer or varmints, and a fine example of a vintage C&R-eligible Mauser transformed into a handsome sporting arm. Collectors of custom bolt rifles and vintage military conversions will appreciate both the aesthetics and performance potential of this .257 sporter. Please view our photos, and thank you for your bid! Good luck! – J.D.
