I recently picked up an old Turkish Mauser (my first) that I thought to be a 03/38, as that's the only one I've ever heard of. When I was asked what date was stamped on it by someone, I told the fella 1936, he said that there was no way it was an 03/38. He said that '38 was rare, '39 was uncommon and most dates would be in the '40's, all that said he couldn't tell me what I did have. I took a picture of the stamp, and another of the bolt/safety to aid in identification. If anyone know what this rifle is I sure would appreciate any info you may have, and if different pictures would help I'd be glad to supply those, just tell me what you want to see. This is a long rifle being almost 49" overall and what looks to be a 29" barrel, the magazine does not protrude/the floorplate is almost flush with the stock,and the guy I bought it from gave me some 1941 headstamp 8mm Turk ammo. Thanks in advance for your help, JR
