Following WWI and the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was restricted from producing the 8X57 rifle or ammunition. So Germany developed a new round, the 8.15X46r, and was allowed to build a Serviceman's Rifle (Wehrmann Gewehr) for target and sporting purposes. These guns were generally used for hunting or in clubs, for target and marksmanship purposes. Some of the clubs had specifically marked guns. The reduced powder charge and lead projectile was generally effective out to 200 yards.
The military style version was full stocked with bayonet lug, and was generally built on the GEW 98 receiver with a new barrel. Many were restricted to single shot. In the early to mid 1930's, the Nazi Regime ignored the terms of the WWI treaty and began production of their new Mauser, the K98k. However, they continued with the Wehrmann Gewehr, though in diminished numbers, almost to the end of the war. Approximately 8,000 were built between 1939 and 1945.
The following is one of the scarcely seen Mauser Banner target rifles with a windage adjustable rear sight out to 175m, and built in 1940. If there is a better looking war-time Mauser out there, this one has to be a very close second.
Pics, enjoy, and thanks for looking.
The military style version was full stocked with bayonet lug, and was generally built on the GEW 98 receiver with a new barrel. Many were restricted to single shot. In the early to mid 1930's, the Nazi Regime ignored the terms of the WWI treaty and began production of their new Mauser, the K98k. However, they continued with the Wehrmann Gewehr, though in diminished numbers, almost to the end of the war. Approximately 8,000 were built between 1939 and 1945.
The following is one of the scarcely seen Mauser Banner target rifles with a windage adjustable rear sight out to 175m, and built in 1940. If there is a better looking war-time Mauser out there, this one has to be a very close second.
Pics, enjoy, and thanks for looking.
