the dream of an original african mauser in 10,75x68
https://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=14593371#img
70 cm / 28 " long barrel, SN 27682

take the chance to compare the original african model (70 cm barrel )

with the french Rival mauser (72 cm barrel)

both in 10,75x68, it seems clear the rival was more or less a copy of this design

but, there is no dishonour in copy the best
thank you for your attention