1891 mauser need info

[bart74]

At the local pawn shop yesterday i ran across a 1891 mauser in 7.65arg. but the cal. was nowhere to be found on the rifle . i am not a mil. surplus fan but this gun was interesting  aready been sporterized somewhat   . I would like some info on the rifle good or bad.Ballistics on the 7.65x53, scope mount, any thing you know would help and the price out the door 200.00 is that good or bad
thanks for any info
Bart

[Rangr44]

I won't waste any more of my Mauser money on any pre-98 Mauser, period - no matter how pretty, collectible, or how much I liked the chambering.
I don't care if it were tagged under $50.

JMO - If you HAVE to have a 7.65 Argo, it can be had in the much nicer 1909 Model, which is a "98", with a hinged floorplate.

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[mjbgalt]

7.65 is a bit like .300 savage.

i would not waste money on less than a large ring rifle. i would buy a m96 swede but thats it other than the 98's. all other mausers were a work in progress leading to the 98, which has good gas handling and safe operation. those older ones can blow up in your face literally. not that they ALWAYS will but i am not messin with them to be safe.

and $200 for a rifle someone else already chopped on? nah...more like $150 at the top end.

-Matt

[bart74]

thanks for the info guys i think i will keep my money
thanks Bart