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About the Mauser

Back in 1811, Friedrich I of Wurttemberg launched an arms factory in Oberndorf, Germany. Employing 133 workers, the company officially started its business in the following year serving as the royal weapon forge. The initial moderate success of the company was refined in 1867 when Wilhelm and Paul Mauser came up with an innovative rotating bolt system used for breechloading rifles. Most of their rifles at the time were built around a 7.9x57J cartridge which eventually became known as the 8mm German cartridge.

Alongside the Model 93 release, the smaller, 7x57mm cartridge was introduced. The United States spotted the potential of German ingenuity; hence they incorporated many features of Mauser design into their 1903 Springfield and so did the United Kingdom with their SMLE rifle that was the standard of British infantry units up until the 1950s. Soon after, many countries around the world, such as Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, Sweden and even China had recognised the outstanding performance of Mauser 93 and began flooding the company with new orders.

Along with their rifle production success, Mauser also broke new ground in 1896 with the introduction of their autoloading C96 pistol that was produced up until 1936. In 1897 the Mauser family were given control over the factory and renamed it Waffenfabrik Mauser AG. Only a year later, one of the most recognisable Mauser rifles of all time was presented by the company – Mauser Gewehr 98. The rifle had been redesigned with some of the noticeable changes being better-ruptured case gas venting, a stronger receiver with a larger receiver ring and an extra third locking lug providing additional safety. In later years, numerous rifles were derived from the original Gewehr 98 design, a lot of them being manufactured by various German contractors.

In the first decades of the 20th century, Mauser introduced a myriad of hunting rifles such as Type A, Model B, Model K, Armee-Model C and Africa Model. Up until the 1960s, various other models were presented including M1916, Mauser 1925 Special range, Karabiner K98, Mauser KKW cadet rifle, Gewehr 41 etc. Alongside their rifle production, the company additionally focused on the production of hand and pocket pistols, with some of the most recognizable models being Mauser 1910, Mauser 1914, Model 1934, and Mauser HSc.

After World War II, when the company was seized by Allied forces and placed under French control, the factory was torn down, and its records were destroyed. The former Mauser engineers Edmund Heckler and Theodor Koch, together with their associate Aled Seidel founded Heckler and Koch arms firm in the following years, recovering some leftovers of Mauser company which remained in the arms of Allied forces until 1952 when it was again permitted to continue manufacturing firearms. In the second half of the 20th century, the company presented some new models such as Model 66, Model 77, Model 86SR, Mauser SP66, Models 94 and 96, Mauser SR 97, Mauser 90SA and Mauser 90DA.

The Rheinmetall Berlin AG bought the firearms division of the company in 1996 and renamed it to Mauser-Werke Oberndorf Waffensysteme GmbH. In 1999, part of the Mauser was sold to Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft company often referred to as SIG, which later became known as Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH.

Today, the company is under the parentage of the Blaser Group, which also manufactures rifles under the J.P. Sauer & Sohn brand. Mauser has presented some new models in the last few years, such as Mauser M03, M12, and M18, attesting to the company’s rich and successful history once again.

Mauser 77 Rifle Review

Mauser 77 is a push-feed bolt action sporting rifle, introduced in 1977 and is a relatively rare rifle to be found outside Europe. The action houses a bolt that has a lift angle of 60° and features three massive rear locking lugs – a similar rear locking concept can be found on some Steyr and Sauer rifles. The action feels firm, and the operation is extremely smooth and compact due to close tolerances.

The safety catch is positioned on the bolt shroud and is a similar design to the one featured on Mauser 66. It has a vertical push button and a small locking tab that must be depressed before it can be pushed forward into the firing position. Out of the factory, the rifle comes with a set trigger, additionally, the double set trigger is also available upon the customer's request.

Positioned on the right side of the receiver is another small button that activates the set trigger for a lighter and more precise shot. The detachable box magazine holds three standard calibres and can be removed by pressing two buttons on the side of the stock. The receiver on Mauser 77 is drilled and tapped for optic mounts and the rear sight mounted on the barrel is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Possible barrel lengths for Mauser 77 are 600 mm (23.6-inch) and 650 mm (25.6-inch).

Mauser 77, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 1: Mauser 77, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/mauser-rifles---sporter-post-war/mauser---werke-model-77---30-06-sprg.cfm?gun_id=100582292#lg-1)

Mauser 77 can be chambered for the following calibres:

.243 Win.
6.5x57
.270 Win.
6.5x68
7mm Rem. Mag.
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.
.300 Win. Mag.
8x68 S
9.3x62
9.3x64
.375 H&H Mag.
.458 Win. Mag.

All Mauser 77 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Mauser 77, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 2: The receiver of Mauser 77, chambered for .270 Win. (Source: https://martinigunmakers.com/for-sale/mauser-model-77-270-winchester/)

A: 20 mm

B: 112.3 mm

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: M3.5

R1: R17

R2: R17

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart.

One-piece mounts

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Unfortunately, we currently lack information regarding interchangeable mounts for the Mauser 77 rifle as it features specific dimensions. Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

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Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Offering reliability and recoil resistance, this two-piece pivot mount is suitable for Mauser 77. It is manufactured by the German company EAW and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

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Mauser 77

About the Mauser

Mauser 77 Rifle Review

Mauser 77 can be chambered for the following calibres:

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

One-piece mounts

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Mauser 77

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