Mauser 86SR
Mauser-Werke Oberndorf Waffensysteme GmbH · Sniper Rifle · Out Of Production · 1986
Also known as: Mauser 86 SR, Mauser Model 86 SR
Overview
The Mauser 86SR is a German bolt-action sniper rifle developed by Mauser-Werke in the mid-1980s as the successor to the earlier SP66. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, it uses a manually operated rotary bolt action with dual front locking lugs feeding from a nine-round detachable box magazine. The free-floated barrel is fitted with an effective muzzle brake, and the laminated wood or fiberglass stock features an adjustable buttpad and cheek rest. It was adopted by various European police agencies and Israeli security forces.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1270 mm (50.00") |
| Barrel Length | 730 mm (28.74") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3457 J (2550 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminated Wood |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62mm NATO, 7.62x51mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Cheek Rest, Adjustable Buttpad, Bipod Rail, Telescopic Sight Mount
Service history
Operators
- Israel Defense Forces
- German police forces
Production
Production years: 1986-1990s
Produced in limited numbers for police and military marksman use before Mauser's sniper-rifle line was succeeded by later designs.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Mauser-Werke Oberndorf
Notes
Evolved from the Mauser SP66, the 86SR replaced the SP66's internal three-round magazine with a detachable nine-round box magazine. A .300 Winchester Magnum chambering was also offered.
Background
The 86SR continued the Mauser sniper lineage that began with the SP66, itself derived from the company's renowned bolt-action heritage dating back to the 19th-century Mauser military rifles.