The Mauser SR-93 was a German bolt-action sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Mauser from 1993 to 1996.
History[]
The SR-93 was developed for the German G22 trials, with some versions of the rifles being fitted with ballistic computers for the trials. The SR-93 eventually lost to the Accuracy International AWM which was adopted as the G22.[1] After the trials, Mauser attempted to market the weapon for export; the weapon was adopted by the Dutch and German SWAT teams, with a very limited number sold to civilians.[2] When Mauser was bought over by Rheinmetall, production stopped.[1] Improved versions known as the SR-97 and SR-97B were also designed, although both were not produced in quantity.[2] Some 120 SR-93s were produced, along with some 6 SR-97s.
Design Details[]
The SR-93 is a bolt-action rifle using the Mauser bolt-action system, and is said to be based on the Mauser 86SR. A notable feature of the rifle is that the bolt handle can be reversed from left to right depending on the handedness of its user without the use of tools. The receiver is made of a chromoly steel, has a skeletal buttstock and a free-floating barrel.[2]
Variants[]
- SR-97/SR-97B
Lightened variants.
Gallery[]
