Ankara K. Kale Model 1938 Long Rifle, 8mm Mauser, 29.25 in Barrel, WWII Era, Made in Turkey
This Ankara K. Kale Model 1938 long rifle is a WWII-era Turkish Mauser built in 1940 at the Kırıkkale arsenal. It uses the Mauser 98 large-ring action with controlled-round feed and an integral charger guide for stripper-clip loading. Chambered in 8mm Mauser with a 29.25 inch barrel and a fixed 5-round internal magazine, it carries the ASFA ANKARA K. KALE crest and a Century Arms import mark.
Made in Turkey, it retains classic military configuration and markings that matter to collectors of service rifles.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is visible gouging, scratches, and handling wear across the metal and wood. Areas of pitting are present throughout the firearm.
What’s Included
- Ankara K. Kale Model 1938 Long Rifle (8mm Mauser)
Built on a Mauser 98 large-ring action, this Model 1938 long rifle features controlled-round feed and an integral charger guide for efficient stripper-clip loading. It was manufactured in 1940 and bears the ASFA ANKARA K. KALE crest with the crescent-and-star emblem, aligning it squarely with WWII-era Turkish service production.
The rifle retains its full-length hardwood stock with a separate upper handguard. Sling provision is provided at the front band (bottom) and by a rear left-side loop. It uses a straight bolt handle and a fixed 5-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Sighting is via iron sights: an unhooded front blade paired with a tangent rear sight featuring a sliding elevator/ladder. A three-position wing safety is fitted to the bolt shroud, consistent with the Mauser 98 system.
Construction is all-steel for the receiver and barrel with a blued finish. The barrel is marked M1938 GERMAN 8MM. An import mark from C.A.I. St. Albans, VT, is present on the rifle.
This example is chambered in 8mm Mauser and was made in Turkey.