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Robtattoo
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Can anyone help with this old '98 origins?
      11/06/20 12:15 AM

Hi folks, first time poster here!

I recently acquired a beautiful old sporting Mauser in 9x57 & I'm trying to research a little of it's history.
So far I've ascertained that it is indeed a '98 large ring action & that the load range data on the side of the front ring dates it to pre 1901. My best guess at an age range is 1899-1901.

It was rebored (or possibly rebarreled) from 7.92mm at a later date & the Suhl 'Crown over N' proof mark leads me to believe that this work was done post 1950?

There is a signature inscribed on the bottom flat of the barrel, beneath the stock & I think it reads "Shüler" then possibly Karl or Kurt (my German cursive is't what it used to be....) & I'm assuming by it's comparatively crude nature, it's an owner & not a gunsmith.

There are a bunch of what seem to be random letters, numbers, possibly a word & possibly other proof marks under the action & behind the recoil lug & a recurring serial number on all metal parts (except, oddly, the magazine box, floorplate & trigger housing)

I would assume the original makers marks, factory or possibly Imperial markings would've been on top of the front ring & lost during the dovetail cut for a scope mount

I was really hoping to try & discover the origin of this fine gun. If anyone has any pointers to deciphering the random markings or any hints as to who Mr. Schüler is/was I would really appreciate it!


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* Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo 11/06/20 12:15 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? szihn   11/06/20 01:35 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo   11/06/20 02:03 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? NitroXAdministrator   11/06/20 06:13 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo   11/06/20 07:05 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? kuduae   11/06/20 08:48 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? NitroXAdministrator   11/06/20 11:57 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo   12/06/20 12:57 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? DarylS   12/06/20 01:06 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo   12/06/20 04:43 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? DarylS   12/06/20 07:31 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Robtattoo   12/06/20 12:16 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? DarylS   14/06/20 01:51 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? Tom_H   17/06/20 02:29 AM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? NitroXAdministrator   12/06/20 03:07 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? lancaster   13/06/20 03:32 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? 93x64mm   11/06/20 10:43 PM
. * * Re: Can anyone help with this old '98 origins? DarylS   11/06/20 01:52 AM

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