Mauser SR93
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Overview
Mauser SR93
Mauser SR93 as used in the German army G22 trails.
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Description
Introduction
The SR93 is a sniper rifle of German origin. Mauser developed the SR93 for the German army G22 trails, which were eventually won by the AWM-F. The SR93 is based on the earlier Mauser SR86, but is produced in larger calibers and has a very different furniture than previous Mauser designs.
esign
The SR93 uses the proven 2 lug bolt action mechanism in an aluminum and rubber furniture of unique design. The stock features a pistol grip and the buttplate and cheekpiece are fully adjustable. The forearm features an integral adjustable folding bipod and the stock has an integral monopod. Various optics can be fitted and no back-up iron sights are provided.
Firepower
The SR93 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum or .338 Lapua Magnum. The free floating barrel provides good accuracy. As a bolt action rifle the rate of fire is limited. Actual performance figures are not available, but the SR93 reportedly is an accurate weapon.
Users
Although designed for the German army G22 trails the SR93 is more accustomed to the police tactical sniper role. It has a long forearm to rest the rifle, no iron sights and a rear monopod. As such the SR93 was sold to several German and Dutch police forces. A small number was sold on the civilian market. When Rheinmetall took over Mauser the production of the SR93 was stopped. It is believed that only about 120 rifles have been produced.
Variants
Mauser SR93
The SR-93 is a modern bolt action sniper rifle with very distinguishing looks. It was normally chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum, but also available in 7.62x51mm and .338 Lapua Magnum. These models differ in barrel length and magazine capacity. About 120 SR-93 have been made.
Mauser SR97
The SR-97 is modernized version SR-93. The design is somewhat more conventional with a shorter forearm and standard bipod. The SR-97 was produced only in .338 Lapua. It is possible that only 6 units have been produced.
Details
Media
Mauser SR93
Left side view of SR93 sniper rifle.
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Mauser SR93
Close up on the action of the SR93 sniper rifle.
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Mauser SR93
Mauser SR93 as used by Dutch police chambered in 7.62x51mm.
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Mauser SR97
Left side view of SR97 sniper rifle.
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