Quote:

---

Hi,just seen your 66s posting....the fluted action was on the first pre-production model...looks like the 8-68 is very rare,and perhaps the pre-production action was in inventory,then used.Years ago i came across one in nz...but it actually had mauser 65 stamped on it!.In john speeds mauser book hes got mention of the pre production rifle.....it looks fantastic by the way! cheers Mark

---

This is the first I have heard of a pre-production fluted receiver. I have never seen another one.Very interesting information. Thanks. However, although I do see Jon Speed's mention of the pre-production rifle, I see no mention of a "fluted" action. How do we know the fluted action is pre-production?

My 8-68 rifle has three "serial" numbers stamped on it.

- On the left side of the barrel between two German proof marks is stamped: 1268 (December 1968, I assume).
- On the left side of the front receiver ring (actually an extension of the barrel) is one proof mark and the number: G10106
- On the right side of the rear reciever (sliding fluted section)is the number: DBP 1205 423

Do any of these other "serial numbers" mean anything to you?

Edited by rpeck (24/07/18 02:57 AM)

Post Extras