.30-06 Colombian FN conversion

[John Rippert]

I picked up a Colombian Mauser in .30-06 a couple days ago that looks to be a typical mixmaster converted FN. Mismatched straight bolt and a nice shiny bore that does not even reach the first mark on my Stoneax Garand gauge. A round of PS Korean ball ammo shows better than a quarter inch. The grooved cup buttplate has been replaced and the mag plate has seen rust in the past. Rear of the receiver has the .30, ground crest with almost nothing of the left receiver markings left except for the F.Serial. The right side has the R. FAMAGE 1952 rebuild mark.



I am guessing this marking on the sight base denotes 7mm Spitzer calibration on the sights.



Are these FN stamps on the front stock ring?



Any info on these stamps located on the right side and bottom of the stock respectively would be appreciated. I could not find anything online covering them. There looks to be some very nice wood under the finish, which I will be removing.





Finally, a pick of the rifle overall, showing 50-70% finish remaining.





Thanks for looking.

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[Salt Flat]

John, Nice setup-- especially in 30-06 and with perfect rifling. Salt Flat

[duran80]

Hello,

The wood markings are Spanish.
Top marking: Guardia Civil marking.
Bottom marking: La Coruna arsenal marking.
Front band: La Coruna arsenal marking, usual in metal parts.

The stock set and front band are from a Spanish M1943 rifle.

[Midmichigun]

John,
Sweet setup! I have one also!
I scored mine back in the late 80's. Bore isn't as great as yours. I will post it here, but I have posted it before on another site. Some of the "experts" gave me some info on it that I will post along with photos.