Mauser 86SR

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 86SR Rifle Review

Mauser 86SR is a bolt action sniper rifle introduced in 1986 as a successor to the Model SP66. It was primarily intended for military and law enforcement use. It features an upgraded bolt with dual front locking lugs and a redesigned stock which is less bulky and lighter. The stocks are available either in laminated wood or synthetic fibreglass plastic and come with a height-adjustable butt pad. Although it is not a standard option, some versions (mostly synthetic) are available with spring-loaded cheek rest for elevation adjustment.

The detachable double row box magazine can hold up to 9 cartridges which is yet another upgrade from the predecessor SP66 that could only hold three rounds. Positioned on the right rear end of the bolt is a safety lever that moves along with the bolt assembly. The bolt release button is placed at the right upper side of the receiver and releases the assembly together with the bolt when pushed. Mauser 86SR comes with a two-stage adjustable match trigger allowing for a light and precise pull and a free-floated barrel, made of high-quality alloy steel which features a muzzle brake for reduced recoil.

The possible barrel length for Mauser 86SR is 680 mm (26.8-inch).

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Figure 1: Muser 86SR, chambered for .338 Lapua Mag. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0XX6Bfo3c0&t=21s)

Mauser 86SR can be chambered for the following calibres:

7.62×51 NATO
.300 Win. Mag.
.338 Lapua Mag.

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Mauser 86SD

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Figure 2: The receiver of Mauser 86SR, chambered for 7.62x51 NATO (Source: http://zonwar.ru/images/vintovki/germania/mauser86_3.jpg)

Unfortunately, we currently lack photos of the bare mounting surface (no mounts installed) for this rifle. Should you happen to own the Mauser 86SR and would be willing to send us some photos of the receiver, we would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

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 86SR rifle due to the unique mounting surface. Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We would gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

We recommend this easy-to-install pivot mount manufactured by the German company EAW that is suitable for Mauser 86SR. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

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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Mauser 86SR

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Mauser 86SR Rifle Review

Mauser 86SR 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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Detachable Repeatable Mounts

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