What ever you can get for it. I've quit answering questions without photographs. Also I don't cater to new member "what is it what's it worth" posts. Do your own research. If you know what it is then Google is your friend.
Dan 🤠

 

it does get old

 

They aren't all that valuable either. You can get mausers all day for 600 bucks.

 

When you have the opportunity attach some photos. There are several carbine models that do bring a decent price. While others are correct stating do your own research. If you post photos and say I don’t know where to look to obtain more information someone will come along and provide information about one one sold recently on gunbroker or where to research in depth. Not only for current value but to teach on resources available for you.

 

The OP needs to understand there is no one number answer. If it was perfect example that might retail for $600 then the trade in value would be $300. My friends and family price would be 300 to 400. I would not pay over 450 unless it was somehting I just had to have. Assuming post #3 knows what he is guessing about the gun then the answer is 300 to 600 depending if you are buying or selling and how you buy or how you sell. How much work, how long you can wait how large your gun shop are you willing to deal with a 1099 at tax time.

 

I have a 8mm Persian Mauser that's in very good condition just wanted to know how much is this rifle worth

Send me $100 and pictures and I’ll send you a market report.

 

Yep, lots of factors like stock condition- was it refinished or sanded, damage or a nice patina with all wood matching. Wood cracks or repairs? Cartouches or stamping present? Metal intact or refinished? Modified or all original? Damaged sights? Is it import marked and what and where is the import mark- a bill board on the receiver or tiny mark under the barrel? Is it a shooter or mint example?
Most important- Does the bolt serial number match the receiver? Is the crest present or scrubbed? A nice deep stamping or faint worn down crest. Rust or pitted worn finish? With original sling? Matching bayonet? Do all parts match? Is the action of the bolt have a smooth or gritty feel? Does the rifle pass a field gauge headspace? Then is the bore like new or black and pitted with rust. Muzzle wear? Cleaning rod original and present? What model? Long rifle or carbine? so many factors... Then a dealer or reseller want to make a living & has to make a profit- so you get 1/2 value if sold to a reseller. Even at a gun show as a walk in, I'd want to offer a little more than the 50% that a gun shop or pawn shop would offer, but less than the full retail that I could buy the gun for at a gun shop or auction. If it is rare, I'd offer 90% or full price if I really wanted it. But as a shooter average collectable surplus rifle, then I would be around 80% or less of book value. Sometime it's for parts. So few want to pay full price unless its is a rare rifle or so mint that it is so sweet a few could not pass it by.
Above all, most buyers want to inspect a high price rifle in person so they know what they are buying. Here are two sources that can get you into the ball park within hand grenade range for a general value, but all the other factors really affect price.

If a hand me down to someone that does not know surplus firearms look at Petersons' book :Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector’s Price & Reference Guide.

Next a listing of sold surplus rifles over the last eight years that might give you an idea can be found at Empire arms

INDEX of 6+ years of EMPIRE ARMS "New Stuff" pages

There is a world of difference at what book value is and what a guns condition dictates and what a buyer is willing to pay. Yes, must have pictures in order to find model & type and get an idea of the outside condition of the wood and metal. Then photos of all the marks. Fourbore is in the ball park.

Here is an ancient post from Surplus rifle forum ( extinct) from years ago that I did of what a Milsurp guy or gal will look for on a surplus rifle ( this was an old sticky):

This is on the Wayback Machine archive so it takes 45 seconds to load:

Buying first surplus rifle, what to look for - Surplus Rifle Forum - www.surplusrifleforum.com

You might find this informative. Sight unseen, no photo, Id offer $200 for parts

 

72 USMC. Hoped you saved all those comments. Then you can use them several times a week😁

 

We have to be patient with non gun people that get surplus rifles and need info. Most family members have no idea of gun shops or gun shows and just do not want to get took by scum bag low ballers. But most think they got gold when it's just an average dog rifle. People do not realize resellers are out to make a buck on the junk ones encounters at estate sales. At our antique shop mark up was 45% in order to pay tax, lights, heat, and shop costs.
I think 50% is in the ball park to resellers. The goodies have to go to collectors that do not have a mark up and can offer slightly more: same-same whether antiques, books, or ammo & firearms. It is always best to give to family members or friends of the deceased as a memory. Too bad this forum does not use stickies for the same questions over & over like headspace, selling value, Cleaning a firearm etc.
Maybe the op is a new surplus person or a family member, I hope my dribble helps. If a reseller I do not care...🤔

 

no one reads the stickies,,,,,

 

OP,

Post some pictures to get a proper answer.........

 

“I’ve got a guy who knows all about Mausers. If you don’t mind waiting, I’ll give him a call to come down to the shop and take a look at it.”

 

If they are family members they almost always come back and thank us. Flippers & "vest pocket dealers" get what they want and disappear like a butterfly after one or two posts never to be heard from again. Those guys seem to be the majority of the new posters asking "what is it & what's it worth". 🤬
Dan 🤠

 

Post some pictures, otherwise standard answers may apply: "what someone's willing to pay for it", "$200", etc

 

OP don't be discouraged by the responses,

vague questions get vague answers


I come across them from time to time at shows and buying estates, the run from $500 to $1500

all depending mostly on condition, some have been the SAMCO (IIRC) imports that were like new

others, not so much

 

Based on your photos. Your rifle is a rusty sporterized Persian Mauser rifle in poor condition. Zero collector value and not much of any other value. Good luck finding any buyer at any amount.

 

Yep, that one got destroyed for a scoped hunting rifle. Let me think, the screws and that is about it. Even the bolt has been turned down and modified so it is no longer good for spare restoration parts. Value in WI, maybe $75-100 if you are lucky as a shooter. In its poor state I'd say $75. Maybe keep it as a farm truck gun or for out in the barn. If someone takes it - no loss. What a shame This happened to far too many Mauser's, Mosins ,and Enfields.

Those were $200 surplus rifles like $79 Mosins that were cheep and converted into hunting guns by those did not buy store purchased expensive hunting rifles. A nice gunsmith conversion is generally $300-350 with its hunting scope. Unfortunately that is a nasty specimen fit for the barn or tractor. Or clean it up grease it and leave it in the hunting cabin up north. If someone breaks in to steal stuff, it's no loss, yet you have a nice 8mm mauser to get a critter when in the cabin or if your better half is alone up north when you are away, its a nice rifle to ward off trespassers.

 

Probably 150

 

if the bore is good, and with a good scrubbing, that one may bring 250$

 

Bless that poor rifle

 

no one reads the stickies,,,,,

We have to be patient with non gun people that get surplus rifles and need info. Most family members have no idea of gun shops or gun shows and just do not want to get took by scum bag low ballers. But most think they got gold when it's just an average dog rifle. People do not realize resellers are out to make a buck on the junk ones encounters at estate sales. At our antique shop mark up was 45% in order to pay tax, lights, heat, and shop costs.
I think 50% is in the ball park to resellers. The goodies have to go to collectors that do not have a mark up and can offer slightly more: same-same whether antiques, books, or ammo & firearms. It is always best to give to family members or friends of the deceased as a memory. Too bad this forum does not use stickies for the same questions over & over like headspace, selling value, Cleaning a firearm etc.
Maybe the op is a new surplus person or a family member, I hope my dribble helps. If a reseller I do not care...🤔

.

 

Well stated. Its easy to get caught going down a negative thought process. Every one of us started off enthusiastic about guns and didn't know what was valuable and what wasn't. No need to pass on someone's enthusiasm

 

Bubba seeks out the nice ones to ruin. What a shame.