if you believe in coincidense the 8x60S Mas 36 No .682 was coming back in an auction and thanks to Igorrock I was able to get into my hands. its a so called "Deko" wallhanger that was drilled and welded in 2009 for whatever reasons. good for me because I will butcher it to get another orignal stock and the missing safety lever for my old 10,75x68. still waiting for the french export licence

the missing part

the cut down bolt with a 8x60 stamp

drilled and welded

No 682 made in 1947

8x60 Magnum on the barrel allmost vanished under the thick black coating

the action is surprisingly small and you dont believe that the 10,75x68 will fit into but it does very well

side by side with a M 98 in 10,75x57 you maybe get an imagination how handy the rifle is because its so small in thickness