Turkish M1938 – 8mm Mauser – MFG 1939 – ASFA Ankara M38 – WW2

This is a no reserve penny auction for an ASFA Ankara Turkish Mauser M1938 bolt-action rifle in 8x57mm. Serial number- 35308. Mfg. 1939. This rifle has a fair bore and is in fair overall condition for its age. This rifle has mismatched serial numbers. Please see photos for accurate condition of firearm.

The 1939 Turkish Mauser in 8mm is less of a rifle and more of a historical time machine that occasionally kicks you in the clavicle to remind you it's from a much tougher era. Want to feel like you're storming a mountain while yelling in a dramatic foreign language? This is your jam. It’s long—like "should’ve brought a trailer" long—and weighs about as much as a sack of guilt. But oh, the clunk-chonk of the bolt! It’s the sound of reliability… and possibly arthritis. Accuracy? Sure, if you squint, whisper a prayer in Ottoman Turkish, and offer it a snack. The 8mm round is like a freight train dipped in lead: loud, heavy, and deeply disrespectful to whatever it hits. Buy one, and you'll gain a rifle, a shoulder bruise, and the attention of every history buff within a 5-mile radius. Perfect for range day or reenacting a very loud, very smoky episode of history.

Please refer to the photos as multiple cracks are seen on the stock near the butt-plate.