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Request info for Venezuelan FN 24/30
Hi all, first time poster looking for some information on a rifle I picked up at my local gun store. I have always liked Mausers and finally got to pick one up which looked very nice. I was hoping someone more versed on the subject could tell me if it is authentic. Parts seem to match and the wood is in excellent condition with what appears to be a very low serial number. From my own research I believe these were sold to Venezuela under contract from FN. I don't see any dates listed so I am unable to tell exactly what year this would have been made. Any further info would be greatly appreciated.
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A rare specimen - the Olympics model
Nearly there Dick!
In fact, if you look at the bottom of P.398 in MMRotW you wil find the twin of this rifle, described as the "FN Model 24/30 Target Rifle". That explains the long barrel and the sight leaf graduated only to 1000 meters.
So not a fudged-up example, but a very rare specimen! :cheers:
One may assume that the components were specially selected for the Olympics and that it shoots better than average - it looks as if it is in much better condition that the example in the book!