The past 16-17 yrs I've researched and collected 22 caliber Military Trainers. Mainly USA but now have branched out to German 1898 Mauser conversion.
After WW11 Israeli as a new nation needed any type of rifle for defense. To train a lot of non shooting members of the new Military they converted a lot of 1898 Mauser 8MM rifles to 22LR. It was a cost cutting reason and to train men and women who had never shot a rifle before to train with a non recoiling 22LR but built on the same size rifles.
I bought #4 today and looking at #5 now. If I get #5 I would have 5 converted 1898 Mauser rifles converted for Israeli and 1 special contract Mauser 1898 Model 1952 solid frame action special built for Belgium Army and Navy. I'm missing the special built 1952 made for Israeli but I have a friend who has one and someday I hope to obtain his rifle. Couple years ago I passed on the same model made for South Africa and kick myself now for passing. I was still in the learning stage then but through research I'm getting more knowledge on the subject now.
Pictures when I get the rifle.
After WW11 Israeli as a new nation needed any type of rifle for defense. To train a lot of non shooting members of the new Military they converted a lot of 1898 Mauser 8MM rifles to 22LR. It was a cost cutting reason and to train men and women who had never shot a rifle before to train with a non recoiling 22LR but built on the same size rifles.
I bought #4 today and looking at #5 now. If I get #5 I would have 5 converted 1898 Mauser rifles converted for Israeli and 1 special contract Mauser 1898 Model 1952 solid frame action special built for Belgium Army and Navy. I'm missing the special built 1952 made for Israeli but I have a friend who has one and someday I hope to obtain his rifle. Couple years ago I passed on the same model made for South Africa and kick myself now for passing. I was still in the learning stage then but through research I'm getting more knowledge on the subject now.
Pictures when I get the rifle.