The 7x57 Mauser, your thoughts.

[Treeman]

Today, after many years, I bought a 7x57 Mauser, a Bruno, im shocking first look condition. The rifle is in good condition, but was stored bolt open in the roof it appears, the dust is very thick. The rifle has some rust or blacking on barrel under the silencer and the barrel can not be seen down, the dust fluff is thick. a quick blow through revealed a good barrel with a thick layer of dried oil gunk in it - I am taking a chance, I think its saveable - I actually believe it has nothing wrong with it - just the dirtiest rifle I have ever seen.

[Tripodmvr]

Leaving a silencer on a rifle is not a good idea. Different metals cause electrical charge differences and rust. Hope this one is not bad.

[oafpatroll]

Hope is that being in the roof it was dry and relatively warm. Be interested to see what comes out of the cleanup. I've a sift spot for Brnos and the 7x57 is a classic.

[Ds J]

Congratulations- said to be a magnificent calibre.

How does the ballistics differ from the .30-7?

[Krazong]

I own one of the early rifles chambered for 7x57, manufactured by DWM in 1893.
Love it!!!!
Still a great shooter.  Fantastic caliber and great all-rounder.

[Treeman]

I own one of the early rifles chambered for 7x57, manufactured by DWM in 1893.
Love it!!!!
Still a great shooter.  Fantastic caliber and great all-rounder.

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Do you reload for it ? Tell me your mix ?