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[GuntherRommel]

Does anyone know what this is? My friend just had it given to him from a family member. The stock is throwing it off for me and only numbers on the rifle. Can get more pics. Thanks for any input

 

[AGG]

Almost looks like a trainer rifle.
Are there any markings that indicate a country of origin?

Tony

 

[copdoc]

Some Mauser collector may recognize the sight. Not too much else in pics to go by.

Do you know calibre?

Can you get pics of top of receiver and floorplate?

 

[NorincoKid]

From what I can see....I'm leaning towards Spanish 1916

Small ring, slightly updated 1893 type mauser. Probably 7mm , but some were converted to .308 (or even 8mm)

 

[GuntherRommel]

Thanks for the input guys, I will get more detailed pictures later today. Cheers

 

[copdoc]

Im with NK, 1916 Spanish Mauser was my first thought too. it's not the early one because that is not the lange sight. I dont know much about Mausers so I pulled out the book and will look.

You need a Mauser rifle collector.

Cut down and if no marking will make it difficult to be sure.

 

[NorincoKid]

Spanish Mauser Model 1916 Short Rifle REF

^ That looks pretty close, I'd imagine its what yours looked like before it was molested.

 

[GuntherRommel]

The stock looks sporterized but also looks old, maybe someone cut it down? I'm leaning towards a Sporterized K98

 

[NorincoKid]

The stock looks sporterized but also looks old, maybe someone cut it down? I'm leaning towards a Sporterized K98

Its an original surplus stock, but yeah its been cut down. Its not an aftermarket sporter stock.

Its not a K98 though. Its not a 98 period. Its a 1893 or 1895 small ring action.

 

[GuntherRommel]

Ok @NorincoKid I will pass it along to him. Thanks , I appreciate it