Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the K. Kale Mauser Model 1938.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Kirikkale Tüfek Fabrikasi
Model: 1938 (M38)
Serial: 7775
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: 8mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Aperture Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Kirikkale Tüfek Fabrikasi M38 is a Turkish-made or Turkish-arsenal Mosin-pattern short rifle, built or rebuilt at the Kirikkale Rifle Factory (Turkey) under the Republic of Turkey’s military production program, rather than Soviet Izhevsk or Tula manufacture. These rifles are part of Turkey’s long history of taking surplus European Mauser- and Mosin-type rifles and standardizing them into simplified service patterns during the 1930s–1950s, often mixing original foreign receivers and parts with Turkish-made components and reworked stocks. In many cases, “M38” in the Turkish context refers more to a standardized short rifle configuration (1938 modernization standard) rather than a strictly Soviet M38 Mosin carbine, meaning the designation can be applied to rifles built or rebuilt to that general pattern at Kirikkale. These rifles typically show mixed machining origins, heavy arsenal refurbishment, and Turkish crescent/star markings or “K.Kale” factory stamps, and they are usually chambered in 7.92×57mm Mauser rather than 7.62×54R, depending on the specific conversion lineage of the base action.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1938 (M38)
Serial: 7775
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: 8mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Aperture Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Kirikkale Tüfek Fabrikasi M38 is a Turkish-made or Turkish-arsenal Mosin-pattern short rifle, built or rebuilt at the Kirikkale Rifle Factory (Turkey) under the Republic of Turkey’s military production program, rather than Soviet Izhevsk or Tula manufacture. These rifles are part of Turkey’s long history of taking surplus European Mauser- and Mosin-type rifles and standardizing them into simplified service patterns during the 1930s–1950s, often mixing original foreign receivers and parts with Turkish-made components and reworked stocks. In many cases, “M38” in the Turkish context refers more to a standardized short rifle configuration (1938 modernization standard) rather than a strictly Soviet M38 Mosin carbine, meaning the designation can be applied to rifles built or rebuilt to that general pattern at Kirikkale. These rifles typically show mixed machining origins, heavy arsenal refurbishment, and Turkish crescent/star markings or “K.Kale” factory stamps, and they are usually chambered in 7.92×57mm Mauser rather than 7.62×54R, depending on the specific conversion lineage of the base action.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1187893839 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-19 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
130 |
