The first is a Haenel Sporter built on the 88 Commission action which is case hardened. Barrel is marked Boler Stahl on both sides at the receiver ring. Bore measures .318. Double set triggers which work quite well. In nice condition with a decent bore I intend to shoot it as soon as I locate appropriate bullets.
The second is a model 98 action sporter made by J.P.Sauer & Son, Suhl. Double set triggers, in 8x60 with a .318 bore. Again, the bore is nice so I will shoot it. I do have a question about the receiver ring markings which reference 2.67g GBP which I assume would be 2.67 grams of G B Powder. Curious as what GB powder is.
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GBP = Gewehr - Blaettchen - Pulver = (military) rifle flake powder. As 2.67 gramm was the pre-WW1 service load for the "cartridge M88", the 8x57I, the rifle was most likely rechambered to the 8x60 "Versailles treaty cartridge" in the 1920s when the 8x57 was outlawed. A photo of all the proofmarks on the underside of the barrel will tell the story.
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