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John303
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Early 98 Mauser?
      #202344 - 13/02/12 04:32 AM

I purchased a sporterized 98 simply because the seller stated the metal was rust free and the bore as new & it was. I needed an 8 x 57 barrel and the $ were right. When it arrivedI noticed the serial # was 546, receiver and bolt match, no name on the action and I would say not scrubbed off. Here are the marks I have; 8-57 plus an + (cross) on the barrel, st ---?, N183Gr ( I believe is nitro proofed with a 183 grain bullet) on the large receiver ring. On the under side are the following; F, E, H, V, J and the # 7. Could it possibly be a commercial unit sold to some smithy as a barreled action? and therefore no id. marks.

Any info. on the action - date of mfg. & by whom etc. would be appreciated. --- John303.

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Re: Early 98 Mauser? [Re: John303]
      #202349 - 13/02/12 05:36 AM

Photos? Where is the serial number? What do the proofmarks look like? "nitro proofed with a 183 grain bullet"?? Germans gave bullet weight in gramm!The markings on the receiver ring is unusual,on the side maybe, but then 18.3 gramm would rather point to a 9x57. As the barrel is marked 8-57, perhaps a post-war rebarrel job?

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John303
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Re: Early 98 Mauser? [Re: kuduae]
      #202356 - 13/02/12 07:28 AM

The serial # is on the front ring, under side of bolt, bolt release and top of shroud. You are right, it is 18.3 Gr on the side. Rebarrel? could easily be, it is 26" long now with no front sight step so likeky cut dowm from 29" military? Thanks --- John303.

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