Quote: You didn't really ask but some Oberndorfs had no script at all anywhere. These had a serial (date) number on the back of the mag. box and behind the recoil lug. My action was produced in 1912 and the gun pre 1914. FWIW --- John
Yes my book of knowledge says that "most" Mauser Sporters produced by Mauser were marked with either of the two Mauser name scripts but many others made for supply to other firms had nothing other than a serial number under the action.