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For information I own a M. 1924 in 7x64; this rifle bears:
- The Austrian Vienna proof marking NPv as well as the xxxx.28 (1928) factory number, so definitely pre-Anschluss.
- However it is also marked 'Made in Germany', '39', and 'Waffenfabrik Steyr' , all post-Anschluss markings.
So I assume this rifle was produced at Steyr in 1928 but was not proofed until 1939, hence the existence of both pre and post-Anschluss markings. Louis

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Louis;

Is there any evidence of your M1924 ever having been stamped 'SEQUOIA'?

It has been my understanding that the original run of (quantities vary per source of information) MS rifles and carbines with the longer 'High Velocity' action were made as the M1924 in .30-'06 for export to the U.S. (Sequoia Importing Co.) and that unsold examples went back to Steyr, many to be rebarreled and chambered for cartridges more popular in Europe at the time.



Also, does the front sight on your M1908 show any sign of having been relocated, or does it appear as if the 'set back' is original?