Custom Mauser Standard Modell 8x57mm Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,125.00

LSB#: LSB260505HE061

Make: Mauser

Model:  1898 Standard Modell 

Serial Number: B66564

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1930s

Caliber: 8×57 mm

Action Type: Bolt action, centerfire rifle, fed from internal box magazine

Barrel Length: 24″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base soldered to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and the screw hole plugged. The right side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. There is a receiver sight base installed on this rifle but the top is missing. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece mannlicher styled checkered walnut, capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP is 14″ from trigger to buttplate. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued 

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. There are scratches and light corrosion freckles scattered throughout. There is handling and operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good 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: Sling

Our Assessment: This custom Mauser Standard Modell is a sporterized bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 8x57mm Mauser and built on the strong Model 98 action. Dating from the 1930s, it features a 24″ barrel, internal box magazine, Mannlicher-style full-length walnut stock, receiver sight base, and provisions for scope mounting. Its controlled-round-feed action, classic European stock architecture, and traditional chambering give it strong appeal as a vintage sporting rifle.

The Mauser Standard Modell was introduced during the interwar period as a commercial and military-pattern rifle based on the proven Model 98 system. Its robust receiver, large claw extractor, and dependable feeding made it an excellent foundation for later sporting conversions. Many examples were subsequently restocked and refinished for hunting use, with Mannlicher-style stocks becoming especially popular for their distinctive appearance and quick handling in timber and mountain country.

This rifle retains about 95% of its current refinished metal finish, with light scratches, minor corrosion freckling, and normal handling and operational wear. The checkered walnut stock remains in Very Good condition with only light dents and no chips or cracks, while the bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 9/10. The action functions correctly, though the receiver sight is incomplete because its upper assembly is missing. Overall, this is a Very Good custom Mauser sporting rifle with an excellent bore, classic European styling, and solid hunting appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF