Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Waffernbrik Steyr, Austria Sporterized Mexican Contract Model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Waffernbrik Steyr, Austria
Model: Sporterized Mexican Contract
Serial: "S"-H2389
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Redfield 3x-9x Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Stock with Black Forend Tip & Grip Cap and Raised Cheekpiece
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The receiver ring features the Mexican crest “REPUBLICA MEXICANA” (which is covered by the scope mounts).
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The sporterized .30-06 Waffenkbrik Steyr Mexican Contract rifle is a fascinating blend of military history and civilian practicality. Originally manufactured in Austria for the Mexican government under contract, these rifles were chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, a cartridge widely used throughout Latin America. Built on the Mauser 1895-style action, the Steyr rifles were prized for their precision machining and durability, embodying the quality that made Mauser-pattern arms the standard of their era. As these rifles filtered into civilian markets over time—many as surplus—gunsmiths and owners began converting them for hunting purposes, most notably rechambering them to .30-06 Springfield. This was a logical choice, as .30-06 became one of the most widely available and versatile hunting cartridges in North America, providing improved ballistics and power compared to the original 7x57mm while keeping the strength of the Steyr action intact. In their sporterized form, these rifles were often extensively modified to suit hunters’ needs. Barrels were frequently shortened or replaced to accommodate the .30-06 chambering, receivers drilled and tapped for optics, and the original military stocks cut down or replaced with slimmer, lighter walnut stocks for easier carry in the field. The end result was a rugged, reliable hunting rifle capable of taking a wide range of North American game, from deer to elk, while still retaining the inherent accuracy and smooth cycling of the Mauser action. Though such modifications generally erase much of the rifle’s collector value in military form, they also highlight the adaptability and continued relevance of these rifles long after their service days ended. The sporterized .30-06 Waffenkbrik Steyr Mexican Contract model stands today as both a relic of early 20th-century arms production and a testament to the ingenuity of hunters and gunsmiths who reshaped it into a practical, hard-hitting sporting rifle.
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: Sporterized Mexican Contract
Serial: "S"-H2389
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Redfield 3x-9x Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Stock with Black Forend Tip & Grip Cap and Raised Cheekpiece
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The receiver ring features the Mexican crest “REPUBLICA MEXICANA” (which is covered by the scope mounts).
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The sporterized .30-06 Waffenkbrik Steyr Mexican Contract rifle is a fascinating blend of military history and civilian practicality. Originally manufactured in Austria for the Mexican government under contract, these rifles were chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, a cartridge widely used throughout Latin America. Built on the Mauser 1895-style action, the Steyr rifles were prized for their precision machining and durability, embodying the quality that made Mauser-pattern arms the standard of their era. As these rifles filtered into civilian markets over time—many as surplus—gunsmiths and owners began converting them for hunting purposes, most notably rechambering them to .30-06 Springfield. This was a logical choice, as .30-06 became one of the most widely available and versatile hunting cartridges in North America, providing improved ballistics and power compared to the original 7x57mm while keeping the strength of the Steyr action intact. In their sporterized form, these rifles were often extensively modified to suit hunters’ needs. Barrels were frequently shortened or replaced to accommodate the .30-06 chambering, receivers drilled and tapped for optics, and the original military stocks cut down or replaced with slimmer, lighter walnut stocks for easier carry in the field. The end result was a rugged, reliable hunting rifle capable of taking a wide range of North American game, from deer to elk, while still retaining the inherent accuracy and smooth cycling of the Mauser action. Though such modifications generally erase much of the rifle’s collector value in military form, they also highlight the adaptability and continued relevance of these rifles long after their service days ended. The sporterized .30-06 Waffenkbrik Steyr Mexican Contract model stands today as both a relic of early 20th-century arms production and a testament to the ingenuity of hunters and gunsmiths who reshaped it into a practical, hard-hitting sporting rifle.
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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