Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Mashburn Arms Mauser Model 98.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Mashburn Arms
Model: Model 98
Serial: 7600
Caliber: .257 ROBT
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No sights with Mounted Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mashburn Arms Model 98 refers to a series of custom-built sporting rifles based on the legendary Mauser 98 action, crafted by Mashburn Arms during the mid-20th century when American gunsmiths were widely building high-end, dangerous-game and big-game hunting rifles from surplus military Mauser receivers. Centered around the renowned controlled-round-feed Mauser 98 bolt-action system—praised for its strength, reliability, and near-universal reputation as one of the most robust bolt designs ever created—the Mashburn versions were typically heavily modified, re-barreled, and restocked to meet the demanding standards of North American and African hunters who required absolute dependability in the field. These rifles were commonly chambered in powerful cartridges, including proprietary or wildcat “Mashburn” cartridges developed by Warren Page and others, as well as established big-game rounds such as .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, and various magnum-class calibers designed for larger or dangerous game. Mashburn Arms rifles often featured high-quality walnut stocks shaped in classic sporter styles, sometimes with checkering and cheekpieces tailored for scope use, along with carefully fitted metalwork that reflected the craftsmanship of boutique gunsmithing rather than mass production.
Model: Model 98
Serial: 7600
Caliber: .257 ROBT
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No sights with Mounted Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mashburn Arms Model 98 refers to a series of custom-built sporting rifles based on the legendary Mauser 98 action, crafted by Mashburn Arms during the mid-20th century when American gunsmiths were widely building high-end, dangerous-game and big-game hunting rifles from surplus military Mauser receivers. Centered around the renowned controlled-round-feed Mauser 98 bolt-action system—praised for its strength, reliability, and near-universal reputation as one of the most robust bolt designs ever created—the Mashburn versions were typically heavily modified, re-barreled, and restocked to meet the demanding standards of North American and African hunters who required absolute dependability in the field. These rifles were commonly chambered in powerful cartridges, including proprietary or wildcat “Mashburn” cartridges developed by Warren Page and others, as well as established big-game rounds such as .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, and various magnum-class calibers designed for larger or dangerous game. Mashburn Arms rifles often featured high-quality walnut stocks shaped in classic sporter styles, sometimes with checkering and cheekpieces tailored for scope use, along with carefully fitted metalwork that reflected the craftsmanship of boutique gunsmithing rather than mass production.
Many examples included upgraded triggers, polished feeding rails, and reinforced recoil lug bedding to ensure smooth cycling and consistent accuracy under harsh hunting conditions. The Model 98 designation highlights its foundation in the Mauser system, but each rifle was typically a semi-custom or fully custom build, meaning no two Mashburn rifles were exactly alike, with variations in barrel length, contour, stock design, and chambering depending on the client’s specifications. Today, Mashburn Arms Model 98 rifles are considered collectible pieces of American custom gunsmithing history, valued for their connection to the golden era of bolt-action sporterization, when skilled craftsmen transformed military surplus actions into refined, hard-hitting sporting rifles capable of taking on the toughest game on earth.
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.
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.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1182958238 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-28 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
105 |
