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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 201 KK Rifle Review

Mauser 201 KK is a bolt action rifle produced in the 1980s. The action houses a bolt with a lift angle of 60°, dual extractors and dual locking lugs that lock up safely with the receiver. At the rear end of the action, there is a gun state indicator that shows when the rifle is ready to fire. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounts and comes with an 11mm dovetail (3/8 for the US market).

Out of the factory, the rifle comes with a length and weight adjustable single pull trigger with a one-piece self-enclosed mechanism. Double set and French hair triggers are also optionally available. The trigger unit is simply removable by unscrewing the two screws at its base.

The safety catch is of a two-position type and is placed on the right upper side of the receiver, behind the bolt handle. It blocks the trigger mechanism and the bolt handle in the closed position. M201 KK comes with a sporting profile barrel with iron sights and a steel detachable magazine that can hold up to five cartridges. Although optional, eight and ten capacity magazines are also available.

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Figure 1: Mauser 201, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/mauser-rifles-sporter-post-war/mauser-201-22-lr.cfm?gun_id=101079275#lg-1)

Mauser 201 KK can be chambered for the following calibres:

.22 LR
.22 WMR

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Mauser 201 KK Standard
Mauser 201 KK Luxus

All Mauser 201 KK receivers come with an 11mm dovetail and four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

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Figure 2: The receiver of Mauser 201, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.gunauction.com/buy/pictures.cfm?i=10648599)

A: 12.7 mm

B: /

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R11/60°

R2: R11/60°

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Mauser 201 KK. 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:

All rifles with 11mm rounded top dovetail

One-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mauser 201 KK. 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 201 KK are:

All rifles with 11mm rounded top dovetail

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

We recommend this two-piece fixed mount manufactured by the American company BKL Technologies that is made of aluminium and matches the mounting dimensions of Mauser 201 KK. It is sturdy and comes with a two-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

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

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About the Mauser

Mauser 201 KK Rifle Review

Mauser 201 KK can be chambered for the following calibres:

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

One-piece mounts

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