Okay... let's see here...
Unaltered military floorplate, even has the original locking scews. Somebody reshaped the trigger guard though.
Thumb cut on the receiver, looks like a new bolt handle and Buhler safety.
Aftermarket barrel, of course
, with what look like Williams open sights.
serial number in the usual place. Is there anything stamped on the receiver ring under the scope mount?
The
"Standard" stamping is not Mauser, do you think it implys there was a
"Delux" model?
The stock itself looks like the standard old Fagin style and the white line spacers also date it. What is the inscription on the butt plate?
Ain't this fun!?
Looking at the minimal work that was done on the metal and wood and the use of common aftermarket parts, my first thought was that it was a home custom job. Hi-ebber, and day always be a hi-ebber, upon consideration I would bet it is a mass production type conversion of a military surplus action as was very commonly done; especially during the 60's.
Three reasons: The reshapped trigger guard bow, the new bolt handle and the stamped "standard" on the receiver.
But even if my conclusions are correct there are still 2 unanswered questions: what particular brand Mauser 98 action is it, and who sporterized it...
I dunno... maybe all the manufacturer marks were ground/polished off during the conversion, which would fit with my theory.
Anybody else?
