J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I acquired a 1895 Mauser (small ring, cock on closing, no third locking lug) that had been sporterized. After a bit of measuring, I determined it is most likely chambered in the 7.65 x53 round. Does anyone have some empty brass or a couple of rounds they could spare for verification? Bolt and receiver have different numbers so I need to check head space too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 The differing serial #'s probably mean it was rebuilt at the factory at some point. I have a couple of 7.62x54's. One with matching #'s and one without. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Do a chamber cast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 J Mark shoot me a pm , I found 5 brass that are marked 7.65x54 fired , , but mesure out to close to the dims for a 7.65x53 berdan primed , attempting to find some one with dies to resize them most all the 7.65x53s I recall seeing were 91 Mausers Chickasaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Chamber casting is a pain in the tush. I've measured the bore, I'll slug it before firing. I've eased in a .308 case that had interference on the body just behind the shoulder-I'm fairly certain that it is the 7.65 Argentine round as that would be appropriate for the 95 action. The two cartridges to my understanding are identical Bill. It looks like I will need to buy a box of ammo to test fire. Maybe I could save you a couple rounds. Hope you are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I let the dies I had go with the 91 , will ship you the brass , if you want it . I did not check the web , but the 7.65x54 , had me a bit confused I think I got brass from Grafs , a couple years back , PPU mfg Sorry , I can not be of anymore help Chickasaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 HOWDY: This is the 7.65x53 Argentine Mauser round: Brass can be formed from empty .30-06 cases using case-forming dies. Bullet size is 0.313", but 0.311" or 0.312" diameter bullets will give satisfactory accuracy. anneal the necks to avoid splits. STL Suomi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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