Original Turk 1903 with matching numbered bayonet

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returnspring	Original Turk 1903 with matching numbered bayonet	Lead	[-]
Posts: 176 (12/09/09 04:57 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None The BBT just came and left an early Christmas present for me -- an original, not re-finished, matching 1903 Turkish mauser! With the matching bayonet no less! I couldn't be happier. I've just been comparing it to my older 1903 (matching, but re-arsenalled) and was amazed at how these things looked when new...because the one that came today is in excellent condition. From what I can tell, this rifle is from the smaller quantity produced in 1910 and marked in non-Arabic. The only Turkish stamps are small crescents on some screws and barrel bands. I'll follow up with pics later.
Aubullet		#1	[-]
Posts: 1479 (12/09/09 07:45 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You had better post some pictures! Congratulations, very nice score. I didn't even know there were any in original configuration, and in excellent condition no less, still out there!!!
beanstrung		#2	[-]
Posts: 5799 (12/10/09 09:40 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Is it still in 7.65X53 ? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand? Joel 3:9-10
returnspring		#3	[-]
Posts: 177 (12/10/09 09:58 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yes, it is still in 7.65. I am extraordinarily thankful for finding this one. I've not seen its like before. It sort of restored my hope that I can still find interesting things out there now that I have most of the 'easy' to find mausers available here in the USA. I need to remember how to post pics on this site. In the meantime, I put a few up over on GunBoards in their military mauser forum. (If this is impolite to cross post, please edit/delete.)
beanstrung		#4	[-]
Posts: 5812 (12/12/09 08:41 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Here's a link with instructions on how to post photos here: http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforums.yuku.com/topic/23000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand? Joel 3:9-10
returnspring	Pics	#5	[-]
Posts: 178 (12/27/09 01:55 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Hey Beanstrung - thank you for the post on posting pics. Let's give this a try...
jjk308		#6	[-]
Posts: 2965 (12/27/09 10:26 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	If and when you pull the stock off you'll probably find turkish inspection marks under the barrel and receiver. That's assuming the turks sent inspectors to mauser for that buy. Lovely and rare rifle!
beanstrung		#7	[-]
Posts: 5879 (12/27/09 10:54 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wow! That IS sweet! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand? Joel 3:9-10
Aubullet		#8	[-]
Posts: 1515 (12/27/09 11:14 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	In original 7.65 that is absolutely flabbergasting!
returnspring		#9	[-]
Posts: 179 (12/27/09 11:46 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thank you for the nice words. I've not had it out of the stock yet. It's not a mint rifle, but still, I'd hate to make it any worse if I marred something during disassembly. The top band retainer doesn't depress all that far. The rifle is missing the cleaning rod, so that is not causing any issues. What's the secret to removing that band (the one w/ the bayo lug on it)? Comparing this rifle to a re-worked 1903 shows nearly all parts are the same except for the lower band. The new rifle (the 1910 Obie) has a lower band that is marked with a crecent, but does not have a screw holding the sling swivel, like the reworked rifle.
WVchuck		#10	[-]
Posts: 12806 (12/27/09 12:48 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Fantastic rifle!!! and Bayonet!!!
Aubullet		#11	[-]
Posts: 1517 (12/27/09 02:17 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	My favorite technique is to use a thin wedge of hardwood (delrin also works well) to drift under the band along the face of the spring. A piece of wax paper on top of the spring will help prevent any chance of maring the surface, though the wood alone usually does just fine.
returnspring		#12	[-]
Posts: 180 (12/27/09 06:23 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	John Wall posted some thoughts on this rifle and a small number of others like it over on Gunboards that call into question it being part of the 1910 batch of additional mausers purchased by Turkey. His research suggests this may not be Turkish. Certainly his observation that the bayonet's date translates into 1907 and is therefore before the date of the rifle (1910). I agree with his logic but still love the rifle...it's matching, in excellent shape and very uncommon. Works for me! Regards all, Chris
Donld		#13	[-]
Posts: 166 (01/07/10 10:51 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Now that is definitely a keeper!
Carl Gustav		#14	[-]
Posts: 3616 (01/10/10 10:31 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Very impressive and a real treasure. Carl