Mauser Identification

[303tom]

You know Vintage hunter I believe your right, now the more I look at it I say it`s a 98/29 Persian that`s going to have to be my best guess !...................

[Aussie48]

Well guys thanks for all the leads to follow, I can now say confidently that it is a Fabrique Nationale M1930 Short Rifle, one of the original contract of 16,500 built for the Venezuelan Government between 1932 and 1937, I can tell this from the missing markings on the woodwork and the rear sling swivel position.

The rifle was scrubbed and re-barreled in 7.62 x 51 by the Spanish at the Corona plant, I would hazard a guess around the time of the FR7 and FR8 conversions gleaned from the proof stamps under the barrel so anywhere from 1947 - 1952ish.

Now can anyone recommend a really good reference book on the Military Mauser and all it's marks and models?

Why oh why isn't there a German Peter Laidler on here

[vintage hunter]

can anyone recommend a really good reference book on the Military Mauser and all it's marks and models?

Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Robert W.D. Ball is good one.

[Eaglelord17]

Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Robert W.D. Ball is good one.

I second that, it is a good generalist book with information on most the military mausers out there. It is not a all knowing book but it is a good reference book or place to start (especially for those mausers from countries there is little information on)

[tawnyowl47]

Can you tell me what this is.

[Patrick Chadwick]

"Can you tell me what this is. "


??? What what is ???

I can't see anything.

Should there be a photo, or is my computer on the blink?

[browningautorifle]

I can't see anything.

No you aren't missing it...it's not there.

[Aussie48]

Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Robert W.D. Ball

On Order should wend it's way from the US in a few weeks after detouring via China and any other port of call close by.
Thanks heaps guys, much appreciated for your time, effort and input.
Dick