For shooters and collectors who value craftsmanship and original condition, early Mauser sporters represent a high-water mark in bolt-action design. The combination of precise metalwork, thoughtful ergonomics, and longevity makes these rifles equally at home on a wood-line hunt or in a careful collection.

MAUSER B is a Mauser Model “B” 8×57 sporting rifle manufactured at Oberndorf with classic features that matter to both practical shooters and collectors. The rifle retains a folding leaf rear sight, single trigger, and a lever-release floorplate—original features preserved on a nearly century-old piece. Shop this product here: Shop this product

Design details that matter

The Oberndorf manufacture is significant — Mauser tooling and fitment from that era are benchmarks for durability. The folding leaf rear sight provides reliable, rugged aperture-style aiming for field use, while the single trigger delivers a clean break preferred by precision-minded shooters. The lever-release floorplate simplifies unloading and maintenance without altering the rifle’s profile.

Bore, stock, and matching serials

This example boasts a beautiful, bright bore—sharp and shiny throughout—which is rare in unrestored rifles of this age and directly impacts accuracy potential. The original early pre-war checkered horn butt plate is intact, and the rifle displays matching serials on the barrel, bolt assembly, stock, floorplate, trigger, magazine box, and rear sight, confirming its unmolested, original condition.

Cartridge and field application

Chambered in 8×57, this cartridge balances penetration and manageable recoil. It has a long history on European game and still performs well for medium to large game at typical hunting ranges. Ammunition availability is decent through specialty suppliers, and reloaders will appreciate the cartridge’s case capacity for tuning performance.

At a listed price of $2500.99, this rifle sits in the collectible-performance segment where originality and condition drive value. View product details and pricing: View product details

Collector and shooter considerations

Preservation of original parts and matching serials makes this MAUSER B a strong candidate for collectors who also appreciate a rifle that will shoot well. Proper storage, careful use of modern ammunition tailored to the bore, and periodic professional inspection will keep this Oberndorf sporter performing for decades. Check current availability and purchase options here: Check availability

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