| justcurious |
| (.333 member) |
| 07/02/12 09:05 PM |
Re: Mauser ID help
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Crown over N means German proofmark for nitropowder.
1038 is the date of proofing : October 1938
294 is the number of the barrel (rifle)
9mm 62 : Caliberdesignation for the 9,3x62 cartridge.
ST.m.G 18,3: StahlmantelGeschoss ( = steeljacket bullet) weight 18,3 g
2,5g GBP : Type and weight of powder charge " Blaettchenpulver" thatīs flake powder
The " S " on the front receiver ring is sometimes found on rifles of those days. I once had an Oberndorf Mauser 7x57 also marked. Donīt know the significance of that S .
That rifle is a typical example of the cheaper Suhl made rifles that were distributed by various wholesellers worldwide.