A young man at the range brought his mauser for me to look at. It seems he had a cartridge stuck in the chamber and the bolt would not close. He was told it was a Mod 49 Persian mauser in 8mm. I removed the cartridge and tested a 8mm cartridge on the barrel. The fit is not quite right. I think it's a 7mm mauser.
There is a crest with a lion holding a sword with a sunset in the background and a crown above. I found a likeness in one of my books but the rifle pictured has a straight bolt handle. His has a turned down bolt. The rifle is pristine with no import marks, perfect wood and metal. Any guess or input is welcome.
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