Wts model 1910 mexican mauser rifle

[GBEAR1]

For sale is a Model 1910 Mexican Mauser rifle in 7x57 mm cal.. This rifle was made in 1933 and is marked so with the Mexican crest on top of the receiver. It has a matching bolt. The rifle retains approx 95% bluing. The stock is very good with some small handling marks. There are no splits, cracks or additional holes. There appears to be a thin coat of linseed oil or something similar on the wood. The bore is good, semi shiny with strong rifling. Looks darker in the groves. May just need a good scrubbing. It should shoot great as it is. There were only about 40,000 of these made. A lot of these were customized into sporting rifles . Most of the ones left in there military configuration are well worn junkers. This rifle is one of the nicest I have seen. The price is $550. Pictures are available on request.

[dave]

Many of these were given to Spain during their civil war. Does it have a flaming bomb stamped on the stock? Many collect SCW rifles. I had one and it sold at fist gun show I put it out!

[GBEAR1]

Thanks for the info. I didnt notice a flaming bomb on the stock. I will take a closer look. Where would it be located?

[AKViejo]

Hi guys - I've owned and shot quite a few Mexican 1910s, and still have one in as issued condition, plus a 6mm sporter on one, a 7x57 w/ a Krieger barrel and several actions. I bought my first one in 1967. So although I'm not an expert on these rifles, I know a bit. I've never ever heard of Mexico sending any rifles to Spain during their revolution. It makes no sense. Mexico has always been short of battle rifles in spite of making the 1910s from scratch over a long period, plus the 1936 (a Model 1910 with a few small changes which superficially resemble the '03 Springfield) and their last, the Model 1954 (a modified 1936 in 30-06 made for a few years only). They were so desperate for rifles, and so strapped for cash due to their long running internal revolution(s) they even ordered Arisaka rifles from Japan (in 7x57). I think what you're likely looking at is a 1910 Mexican Mauser infantry rifle fitted into a Spanish Model 95 infantry rifle stock.

The 1910 Mexican Mauser had many similarities to the Model 95 it replaced. Last, this is such an unusual claim I'd sure like to know what the source is for the claim Mexico sent rifles to Spain. BTW, to which side? Thanks for your help with this one!

[dave]

I have read it in several books. The flaming bomb (similar to US ordinance one) was a rebuild mark of Spain. (applied on the butt stock side, on the one I had) And the jap rifles were M-38's in 6.5 m/m, not Model 99's. Many countries sent rifles to Spain during their 'lil war, Russia, Czech., Germans, some SO. Amer. countries and perhaps others.
You should do some reading and learn some facts, instead of spouting off about what 'doesn't make sense' to you.

By 1937-40 (SCW) the revolutions had been long over in Mexico. Which side?, probably Franco's side, I would guess as Mexico was always some sort of a dictatorship, sure were not socialist.

[GBEAR1]

I looked pretty good and did not see a flaming bomb on the stock. Honestly I don't know much about these except that they are scarce especially in good condition. It is still available.

[dave]

Well it probably stayed in Mexico. Doubt it makes any difference in value.

[GBEAR1]

The Mexican is still available. New price is $495