Bob58 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I ran across a scrubbed (standard length?) mauser sporter that had a barreled action - please help me guess its origin/identity. Of course we'll have to assume the whole barreled action is original and not a mongrel. Characteristics: Belgian proof mark on 8mm barrel, serial number on barrel (E on top LG all within oval with crown), heavy pitting on barrel Well executed notch in front receiver ring (perhaps to accomodate longer cartridge?) SN matches barrel Very,very faint numbers on rear bridge perpendicular to side - can't make them out but might be SN because two numbers match, but may also be 308 Straight bolt handle Smooth as butter I wish I could've removed it from the stock to see other markings. Perhaps we'll never know but I'm thinking it is an FN of some type. The unknown for me is the notch in the receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob58 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I researched it myself. It is FN-manufactured with the side rail scrubbed and it's either Colombian or Morroccan. - and it's not 8mm, it's actually 30-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongIsland Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi Bob, It could be a scrubbed Model 1935 Peruvian. I have one that is made by FN in Hertstal Belgique, serial # on left side of front receiver ring, notch in front receiver ring for .30/06 when rebarreled/rechambered, has the T tower and arrow belgium proofs next to and above the serial # and on the rear bridge their is stamped .30 for the .30/06 chambering. There could be a few other South American Mauser that got this treatment after WWII. HTH Bob H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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