A very uncommon MQ M968 Brasilian Mauser chambered in 7.62x51 NATO. 1 of 6 known rifles in Australia.
Rifle comes as issued with its issued sling. This Mauser is unique as features HK style sights and a FAL muzzle device.
Perfect rifle for the collector of unique military surplus rifles or service rifle competitors!
Please note that the previous owner had painted the inside of the front sight hood yellow. Additionally, the rifle's stock features standard storage marks and a seemingly superfical crack on the right side which has been epoxied by the previous owner.
Please quote CW/434 when enquiring about this item...
$65 freight to your dealer in eastern states. 30 day layby terms available with a 50% deposit.
Background Information:
The Mosquefal M968 (MQ M968) is a variant of the earlier 1908 DWM Brazilian Mauser rifle; it is lighter in weight with a shorter barrel, curved bolt, and larger cartridge.
The M908 was chambered for the 7x57mm Mauser cartridge, then popular throughout Latin America. The M968 is chambered for the 7.62 x 51mm NATO cartridge, to allow compatibility with the FN FAL, the Brazilian service rifle. This model is manufactured in Itajubá, Minas Gerais by IMBEL.
The name is a portmanteau of mosquetão and FAL, noting the bolt-action rifle's compatibility with the ammunition and accessories of the battle rifle.
This firearm is used in various auxiliary units of the Brazilian Army. The M968 was developed from the Mosquetão .30 M954 (.30-06 Springfield) now in disuse in the Brazilian Army) which was rechambered and issued with minor external modifications. The MQ M968 has features similar to the M964 7.62 (FN FAL), allowing use of the same ammunition and rifle grenades.
