I recently acquired a Mauser chambered in 7x57. it is a fully wooded "Manlicher" Style.
It is non typical in that the barrel length is 17inches!!, which normally would have turned me away immediately, indicating someones work with a hacksaw. But not so!
It is wonderfully balanced high quality rifle and points and carries beautifully.

Serial number is 168, and ALL large and small parts are so numbered.

It does present with a number of Mauser Model "M" characteristics. Namely fore end chequering, typical " Mauser" M end cap, spoon bolt handle( with underside serrations) and the normal two digit serial number on top of the bolt sleeve. There are no marking to indicate use of a commercial Mauser, or parts of, no left wall stampings, only the knurled reciever ring, which in fact may be applied to any ordinance 98, although not commonly

Now to its origins. I would seek help from any member more familiar with Austrian bulit rifles than I
Am I right in assuming Veienna proof in 1924??

Makers number appears to 3079??, the 3 is a little indistinct, if so who might this maker be, possibly one of the many Ferlach makers?

Also what does the little cartridge stamp represent. There is on top on the barrel Knox ( not visible ) a large "B" contained in a circle.

Clearly the British proofs( post 1925) and "non English Make" mean it spent most, it not all of its life in the British Isles.

I have just posted photos of proof at this point, will post more when I have it re assembled.

Thank thanks to anyone who can help.

Best
Eric