ASFA Ankara K. Kale Model 1938 Turkish Mauser Long Rifle, 8mm Mauser, 29.25 in Barrel, 1940-Dated Receiver
This Turkish Mauser Model 1938 long rifle was manufactured at the Kırıkkale (K. KALE) Arsenal and is receiver-ring dated 1940. It features a large-ring Mauser 98 action, a 29.25-inch forged steel barrel, and a blued finish. WWII-era markings include the ASFA ANKARA K. KALE crest and the star-and-crescent, making it a well-marked example with the key features collectors look for.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal handling marks from prior use. Please refer to the photos for a close look at the stock, metal, and markings.
What’s Included
- Asfa Ankara K. Kale Model 1938 Long Rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser
- Installed cleaning rod
Manufactured at Kırıkkale Arsenal and dated 1940 on the receiver ring, this rifle carries clear ASFA ANKARA K. KALE and star-and-crescent crests that identify its origin and era. The forged steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish consistent with Turkish arsenal practice during the WWII period.
Built on the large-ring Mauser 98 platform, it uses a controlled-round-feed bolt with a robust extractor and a charger/stripper-clip guide. The internal magazine holds 5 rounds, with a 5+1 overall capacity. The 29.25-inch barrel is chambered in 8mm Mauser and pairs with the action for reliable feeding and ejection.
The full-length hardwood stock has a straight wrist and a short top handguard around the rear-sight area. Stock features include a takedown disk and a flat steel buttplate. Sling swivels are present (belly mount and side-mounted on the front band), and the nose cap integrates a bayonet lug. Length of pull is 13.25 inches.
Sighting equipment consists of an unhooded front post with protective ears and a tangent rear ladder. A three-position wing safety is fitted to the bolt shroud, consistent with the Mauser 98 system.