Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this pre-WWII era bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the TC AS FA ANKARA Turkish Mauser M38!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: TC AS FA ANKARA
Model: Turkish Mauser M38
Serial: 7446
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: 8mm Mauser
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Pyramid-Shaped Blade Front with V-Notch, Ladder-Type Rear
Stock/Grips: Full Length Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The receiver ring bears the markings “T C / AS FA / ANKARA” along with the Turkish crescent moon and star and “1938.” This example also features the matching serial number “7446” on the receiver and rear sight.
Model: Turkish Mauser M38
Serial: 7446
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: 8mm Mauser
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Pyramid-Shaped Blade Front with V-Notch, Ladder-Type Rear
Stock/Grips: Full Length Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The receiver ring bears the markings “T C / AS FA / ANKARA” along with the Turkish crescent moon and star and “1938.” This example also features the matching serial number “7446” on the receiver and rear sight.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Turkish K. Kale M1938 Mauser, manufactured by T.C. AS FA ANKARA (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Askeri Fabrikasi, or Republic of Turkey Military Factory in Ankara), is a remarkable piece of mid-20th-century military history and a testament to Turkey’s efforts to domestically produce reliable service rifles during a time of international isolation. This model, chambered in 8mm Mauser, features the robust bolt-action design of the German Mauser 98, with notable Turkish adaptations. Most strikingly, the receiver ring is marked with “T C / AS FA / ANKARA” alongside the iconic crescent moon and star, and the production year “1938,” clearly establishing its origin and era. The full-length walnut stock, blued finish, and 29¼-inch barrel give the rifle both an imposing presence and battlefield utility. This particular example, serial number “7446,” includes matching numbers on the receiver and rear sight—an uncommon and desirable feature, given that many of these rifles were assembled from surplus or mismatched parts.
Functionally, the M1938 is built for rugged dependability. The bolt-action mechanism includes dual front locking lugs, a third safety lug, a non-rotating claw extractor, and a mechanical ejector—classic features of the Mauser 98 action. The long barrel contributes to increased muzzle velocity and downrange accuracy, which is complemented by a dovetail-mounted pyramid-shaped front blade sight and a robust V-notch ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. This rifle is a solid shooter, yet its historical value is equally compelling. Developed during World War II when Turkey maintained neutrality, these rifles represented a major step toward self-sufficiency in arms production. Whether viewed as a collector’s piece, a shooter, or a historical artifact, the K. Kale M1938 Mauser reflects the ingenuity and resilience of the Turkish military manufacturing effort and remains a strong, serviceable example of the Mauser legacy.
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.
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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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