kuduae
(.400 member)
22/04/24 08:18 AM
Re: Mauser 98 caliber markings
No idea about the reversed E.
7.85 mm = bore/land diameter
8.15 mm = groove diameter
240 mm = length of rifling twist, one turn in 240 mm
156.74 = old gauge number for bore diameter, .310 to .319"
A model C "Army Hunting Rifle" made about 1911.