Mauser 99

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 99 Rifle Review

Mauser 99 is a bolt action rifle produced in the 1980s. It was originally manufactured under the name Titan II by the German company Voere. The company suffered economically after the Chernobyl accident in 1986 which led to the prohibition of hunting in Scandinavia. At the time, the company was strongly dependent on the Scandinavian hunting market and consequently had to end its production due to an increased drop in sales.

This led to the shutdown of the German production facility in 1987 which was sold to Mauser together with the Titan license. Therefore, Voere Titan II was renamed Mauser 225 Titan II for the European and Mauser 99 for the Us market. In simple terms – Voere Titan II, Mauser 225 Titan II and Mauser 99 are essentially the same rifles manufactured under different names.

Although a fair number of rifles were produced, there is not much information about the series available, most likely due to the rather confusing naming of the rifle throughout its production period.

M99 features a bolt with three locking lugs that lock up with the extension of the barrel. The rifle comes with a detachable box magazine that can hold up to five standard and three magnum cartridges. It is available in single-stage or double set triggers surrounded by a steel trigger guard and a steel floor plate that opens as one unit. Positioned on the right top end of the receiver just behind the bolt handle is a two-position safety catch that blocks the bolt and the trigger. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounts.

Possible barrel lengths for Mauser 99 are 610 mm (24-inch) and 660 mm (26-inch).

Mauser 99

Figure 1: Mauser 99, chambered for .270 Wby. Mag. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/mauser-rifles---sporter-post-war/mauser-model-99-oberndorf-270-wby-rifle.cfm?gun_id=100763071#sm-4)

Mauser 99 can be chambered for the following calibres:

.243 Win.
.25-06 Rem.
.257 Wby.
6.5x55
6.5x57
6.5x58
.270 Win.
.270 Wby. Mag.

7x57
7mm Rem. Mag.
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.
.300 WM
.300 Wby. Mag.
8x57
8x68S
.338 WM
9.3x62
9.3x64

All 99 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Mauser 99

Figure 2: The receiver of Mauser 225 Titan II, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://www.ucarav.com/mauser-225-30-06-hic-kullanilmamis-yivli-av-tufegi.html)

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a Mauser 99 receiver picture, hence the M225 Titan II receiver is shown on the upper one. Should you happen to own a Mauser 99 and would be willing to send us some photos of the bare mounting surface, please contact us. We would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

A: 21.9 mm

B: 99.4 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 2.5 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: FF 14.5

R2: R17

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Mauser 99. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts 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. Rifles that meet such criteria are:

Voere Titan II
Mauser 225 Titan II

One-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mauser 99. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share the same dimensions and mounting surface with Mauser 99 are:

Voere Titan II
Mauser 225 Titan II

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

If you are looking for a fixed mounting solution for your Mauser 99, we recommend this reliable two-piece mount manufactured by the German company MAK. It is made entirely of high-quality steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Detachable mounts are easily installed and removed which is especially useful for cleaning and maintenance purposes as well as versatility in using multiple optics on a single weapon. We recommend this detachable two-piece pivot mount made by the German company MAK that comes with a thirty-year warranty and is an ideal fit for the Mauser 99.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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