The Century Arms M/937A is a Portuguese-pattern Mauser bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, with a 23.6-inch barrel and a blue/black steel finish over a wood stock. Iron sights handle aiming, and the rifle comes out of surplus stock, so the numbers on its visible parts don't all match; buyers can expect a good, used-surplus condition rather than new manufacture. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Century Arms 
• Model: M/937A 
• Caliber: 8mm Mauser 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 23.6" 
• Finish: Blue/Black 
• Material: Wood Stock 
• Sights: Iron Sights 
   

Detailed Features 

• Bolt-action operation feeding from a 5-round internal magazine 
• Iron sights for field-ready aiming 
• Blue/black steel finish paired with a wood stock 
• Sold as surplus used inventory with non-matching numbers on visible parts 
• Built on a classic Mauser-pattern bolt action

Owners of Mauser-pattern surplus rifles like the M/937A tend to trust the action itself since it is based on a long-proven military bolt design, though they caution that surplus condition varies from rifle to rifle. Non-matching numbers and use wear are common and generally accepted as part of buying surplus.

The iron sights and wood stock give it a traditional feel, and many buyers enjoy shooting a piece of military history at the range. Some find the sights harder to use for precision work than a modern optic setup.

These rifles are popular with collectors and surplus shooters looking for an affordable way into the Mauser platform. Ammunition and spare parts for 8mm Mauser are available but less common on shelves than mainstream calibers, so buyers often stock up when they find it.