Hello kuduae,

Well, I got the rifle in hand today. It is cock on close and there is a little finger that helps hold the bolt handle down. (see third picture from the end) This one has stamps and numbers all over the place - I have shown all that I found. I will be happy to hear what they all mean. The stock looks as old as the rifle but not like the one on the 30-06. I have slugged the bore and its .318 dia. Here are all the photos of the markings. Do you think I could find a scope with the required mounting for this rifle?

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/8x57sauer-000.jpg