Help Identify Old Rifle

[Stick-Launcher]

The back story is that 40 years ago my Dad found a rifle and sword in a cave in Mexico. It was supposedly right across the border from Lajitas TX. My parents have passed away now and I would love to identify what gun it is and why it might have been stashed there.

Any help would be appreciated.

[CabezaBlanca]

Cool stuff! In for the info!

[Walker]

It's a Mauser of some ilk.

[Radar]

http://oldsteelguns.com/home/290-mexican-1910-mauser-carbine.html

Missing most of the wood, but its probably the Mexican Mauser Carbine

[Radar]

The sword I dont know, but similar to Mexican Officers model. Maybe ol Pancho Villa hid them in there.

[HouCav]

No clue but interested in the answer. Collectors Firearms at Richmond and Hillcroft isn't too far from Seabrook, and they have a ton of knowledge spread around the store. One of the smiths was able to give me a lot of detail about an old 19th century rifle (particularly interesting was the area that it was likely made) that my grandfather had.

[tx_basser]

Looks like a Mexican Mauser 1910 or 36 that was sporterized

[toledo]

Post up here about the sword and someone can help you. http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/forumd...ry-Sword-Forum

[Outback]

Post up here about the sword and someone can help you. http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/forumd...ry-Sword-Forum

^^^ And then report back here on what you found! That is a cool sword and rifle.

[SwampRanger]

No clue but interested in the answer. Collectors Firearms at Richmond and Hillcroft isn't too far from Seabrook, and they have a ton of knowledge spread around the store. One of the smiths was able to give me a lot of detail about an old 19th century rifle (particularly interesting was the area that it was likely made) that my grandfather had.

This and it’s a great excuse to go there

[mrc]

Lots of history in that area, the Mexican Revolution went on there from 1910 to the 20's. Those 2 items could probably tell a story.

[TacticalCowboy]

I’m guessing you can’t see any markings on the rifle?

[bobc]

Following.


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Swedish Mauser M 38

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Mexican Militia Staff Sword