| Shootingsticks |
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| 07/08/23 11:26 AM |
Identify Safety on an Early Commercial Mauser
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I'm considering purchasing a commercial Mauser in 8x57 with a pre WWI serial number, marked 2.75 g G.B.P. on the receiver and double set triggers attached to the trigger guard. The bolt has been swept and the barrel is not original. I'm thinking it would be a great project and have it re barreled in 275 for a poor man's Rigby. A guy can dream, right?!
The thing is the rifle has a thumb push safety so I have two questions:
Is the safety original (which I doubt) and if not, what exactly is it; and
if the safety is not original, can it be removed without damaging the receiver?
Thanks
| Huvius |
| (.416 member) |
| 08/08/23 12:49 AM |
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Re: Identify Safety on an Early Commercial Mauser
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The Mauser slide safety was first introduced in 1931 and was different than the one on this action.
Honestly, I think I'd pass on that action altogether unless it's at a near giveaway price.
| Shootingsticks |
| (.224 member) |
| 08/08/23 02:58 AM |
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Re: Identify Safety on an Early Commercial Mauser
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Huvius, appreciate the info and the advice. I suspected the slide safety was not original being on a pre-WWI Mauser, but as I've seen Oberndorfs with them, I just wanted to be sure.