I was giving an old mil surprise rifle that I believe to be a turkish mauser but cant be sure looking for info from people who know more about these rifles than I do. What's throwing me is it has what seems to be a movable dust cover over the ejection port but it doesnt completely cover it.
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That's a sporterized Thai/Siamese Mauser, not Turkish.
Here's a TFB article on them: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/27/thailands-beautiful-mauser/
Here's a TFB article on them: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/27/thailands-beautiful-mauser/
Good news the Siamese Mauser is considered the strongest of the Mauser actions and it is perfect for building a custom rifle.
It's also in original and therefore collectible condition. I always thought there would be Mausers around to convert. Then one day they dried up. And, prices shot through the roof.
I would say to find another usable action and build a custom off of that. Keep the Siamese as-is and take care of it. It may never be top dollar, but it will remain collectible and increase in price. Or, a nice heirloom to hand down to the next generations.
