Ankara Model 1903/38 Mauser Long Rifle, 8mm Mauser, 29 in Barrel, 1937 Ankara Marked
This Ankara Model 1903/38 is a Turkish Mauser-pattern long rifle produced in 1937, identified by its "T.C. AS.FA. ANKARA 1937" marking. It features the classic Mauser 98 pattern action, a long 29-inch barrel, and a full-length hardwood stock with military-style sling provisions. Its sighting system includes a tangent-leaf rear sight graduated to 2,000 m and an unhooded front sight, making it a well-defined example of a 1930s-era Turkish service rifle.
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: Minor scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are present.
What’s Included
- Ankara Model 1903/38 Long Rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser
Built on the Mauser 98 pattern, this rifle uses a controlled-round-feed bolt with dual front locking lugs and a rear safety lug for robust operation. It retains the straight bolt handle and a three-position flag safety, reflecting the standard service configuration of the period.
The 29-inch barrel pairs with iron sights designed for distance work: a tangent-leaf rear sight graduated to 2,000 m and an unhooded front sight. A short handguard terminates at the rear sight base, maintaining the traditional long-rifle profile.
The full-length hardwood stock includes a bolt takedown disk and multiple sling options, with points under the stock and on the left side. A smooth steel buttplate and blued metal finish complete the period-correct exterior.
Feeding is from a 5-round internal box magazine loaded via stripper clips, staying true to the service-rifle layout. The receiver carries the "T.C. AS.FA. ANKARA 1937" mark, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches.