Mauser SR-93
Mauser · Sniper Rifle · Out Of Production · 1993
Also known as: SR93
Overview
The Mauser SR-93 is a German bolt-action precision sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Mauser from 1993 to 1996. Available in three chamberings (.308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum), the SR-93 was developed as a modern military and police sniper platform based on the Mauser 86SR action. The chromoly steel receiver supports a free-floating barrel and skeletal buttstock with an integral adjustable folding bipod in the forearm and monopod in the stock. A notable design feature is the reversible bolt handle, which can be switched from left to right side without tools to accommodate left- or right-handed shooters. The magazine capacity varies by caliber: 5 rounds for .338 Lapua Magnum and 6 rounds for .300 Winchester Magnum. Despite its excellent accuracy and innovative features, only approximately 120 SR-93 rifles were ever produced before Mauser ceased production in 1996.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1230 mm (48.43") |
| Barrel Length | 690 mm (27.17") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 833 m/s (2733 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3370 J (2486 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 2000 m (2187 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Frame Material | Chromoly Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Skeleton |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO, .308 Win
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 WM, .300 Win Mag, 7.62x67mm
- .338 Lapua Magnum — also known as 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Folding Bipod, Rear Monopod, Reversible Bolt Handle, Skeletal Buttstock, Adjustable Cheekpiece
Production
Estimated total produced: 120 · Production years: 1993-1996
Only approximately 120 rifles produced. Lost the German Bundeswehr G22 competition to the Accuracy International AWM.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Discontinued: 1996
Notes
The Mauser SR-93 was entered into the German Bundeswehr G22 sniper rifle competition but lost to the Accuracy International AWM (designated G22). Only about 120 rifles were produced, making it one of the rarest modern production sniper rifles. The reversible bolt handle was an innovative feature that allowed ambidextrous operation without requiring separate left-hand models, a concept that was ahead of its time in the early 1990s.
Background
The Mauser SR-93 carried the legendary Mauser name into the modern sniper rifle arena but was produced in such small numbers (approximately 120 units) that it is now one of the rarest and most sought-after modern military sniper rifles. It lost the German G22 competition to the Accuracy International AWM, ending Mauser's bid to return to the military sniper rifle market.