FN made Columbian .30-06 Mauser carbine - need help ID'ing.

Ran across a FN made Columbian Mauser carbine in .30-06.

Trying to figure out what exactly it is. Bolt is bent, has the full spelling of FN on left side of receiver, SHORT barrel, and is pretty much all there with a rough finish. It's "led a life" from what it looks like but seems to lock up solid.

How do I identify if it's a converted 7mm or a M1950 carbine made new in .30-06?

Safe to shoot modern ammo through it?

What's a fair price if it's a real M1950? They are asking $375.

Converted 7mm? Are these safe to shoot modern commercial .30-06 in?

Anybody know anything about the appropriate markings to identify it's actual model?

Attached pictures.

Where'd my 2nd post with the pics go?

As best as I know all Columbian guns were 7mm. They had a huge re-bore project in the mid-1950's. Likely this carbine was a 7mm. The work was done well, but clunkers do exist. Price about right.

It appears to follow the convention of other converts - the ".30" stamped on the receiver bridge, and the relief in the ring right behind the Columbian crest to facilitate the longer 30-06 cartridge.

If safety is a concern, you might opt for modern loads for the M1 Garand. Several companies offer them, and they are supposed to be somewhat reduced from their hunting loads.

Mike

It's not one of the converted guns. Original .30-06. The rebuild markings aren't there, the correct Belgian post WWII stamp is there, and the notch in the receiver for the longer .30-06 round is the factory milled work and not the cruder rework jobs the original 7mm's got.

Hey, that's good to know.

If you have links to pics showing the "crude rework" and rebuild markings I would surely like to see them. I'm here to learn, also.

Mike

No pics. I think I phrased that wrong though. Not crude...just less finely done? On mine you can barely see the machine marks but some of the reports of the arsenal jobs are a bit rougher.

The rebuilt guns have f ramage on the right side of the receiver. Mine has it's serial there.

Mine also has the "star over R" on the left side that was a post war inspection mark.

Its an FN1930 carbine.

Its the only FN rifle supplied to Columbia with a bent bolt. It is most likely post war as it was originally manufactured as 30-06.

They look cool but pack a punch

Okay, thanks.

So, to be clear, they bought 1930 model carbines in .30-06 with bent bolts post war and then shortly afterwards bought 1950 rifles (and maybe carbines?) in .30-06 with straight bolts?

What's the difference between a 1930 and a 1950?