Mauser M1996 (NR do12000)

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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 M1996 (serial number lower than 12000) Rifle Review

Not to be confused with an older version of Mauser M96 (Swedish Mauser), the M1996 is a straight-pull rifle introduced by Mauser in 1996. The company entered the straight-pull market with this model; however, it did not get a great amount of attention at the time. Eventually, Roessler had bought the patent and the rights to Mauser M1996 and created their version of the rifle which they renamed Roessler Titan 16. The production of M1996, as well as the successor M97, was stopped and Roessler took over the production with the Titan rifle which is still manufactured up to this day. Both weapons share most of their properties.

Contrary to M97 which uses a cocking slide mechanism, Mauser M1996 comes with a tang style three position safety. The rifle is available in both – single and double row magazines holding up to five cartridges whereas the M97 only comes with a single row magazine. The shape of the stock is different as well as the upper part of the buttstock is straight compared to the M97 model.

Mauser M1996 features a front locking system with sixteen locking lugs that lock up safely into the barrel of the rifle. Another interesting design feature is the bolt handle which is positioned at the front of the bolt allowing for the user’s shoulder to push the rifle forward when reaching for the grip. Made from high-quality carbonitrided steel, the receiver comes with five holes for mounting purposes. The single-stage trigger is pre-set at the factory for a comfortable pull weight of 2268g (5lbs).

All models with a serial number lower than 12000 come with a greater height difference between the mounting surfaces (BHU) and a shorter B distance between the holes on the receiver.

The possible barrel length for Mauser M1996 is 572 mm (22½-inch).

Mauser M1996, chambered for .25-06 Rem.

Figure 1: Mauser M1996, chambered for .25-06 Rem. (Source: https://www.guns.com/firearms/rifles/bolt-action/mauser-m1996-25-06-22-barrel-7-3-lbs-used?p=7426&soldout=1)

Mauser M1996 can be chambered for the following calibres:

.243 Win.
.25-06 Rem.
.270 Win.
7mm Rem. Mag.
7x64
.300 Win. Mag.
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.
9.3x62

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Maser M1996 Premium
Mauser M1996 Stainless

All Mauser M1996 receivers come with five holes for mounting purposes, two at the front and three at the rear mounting surface.

The receiver of Mauser M1996, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 2: The receiver of Mauser M1996, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/mauser-rifles---sporter-post-war/like-new-mauser-oderndorf-m96--30-06-straight-pull-bolt-action-rifle-.cfm?gun_id=101113443#lg-1)

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a picture of the Mauser M1996 bare mounting surface (without mounts installed). Should you happen to own a Mauser M1996 and would be willing to send us some photos of the receiver without mounts, please contact us. We kindly thank you for your help.

Please note that all models with a serial number lower than 12000 come with a greater height difference between the mounting surfaces (BHU) and a shorter B distance between the holes on the receiver.

A1: /

A: 21.9 mm

B: 100 mm

C: 15.3 mm

C1: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.8 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R51

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 M1996. 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:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier rifles – SA
Remington 722
Remington 40x SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier rifles – LA
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x LA
Remington 40-XB
Haenel Jaeger 10
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M94 (1994)
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 mini

One-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mauser M1996. 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 M1996 are:

Mauser M94 (1994)

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

If you are planning on using one scope on the same rifle, this two-piece aluminium mounting solution manufactured by the American company Talley is one of the most suitable choices for your Mauser M1996. The mount is durable and can stand up to the most powerful cartridges.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

This two-piece detachable mounting system manufactured by the German company Recknagel is made of high-quality steel allows for swift changes between different optics and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails

Picatinny rails are one of the most versatile mounting solutions on the market as they offer numerous mounting choices. This Picatinny rail produced by the German company EAW is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty. It will fit perfectly on the receiver of Mauser M1996.

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About the Mauser

Mauser M1996 (serial number lower than 12000) Rifle Review

Mauser M1996 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

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Picatinny Rails

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

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