Mauser K98 conversion 7.62

Just spent the last hour trying to find some information on the rifle I have just purchased. I know absolutely nothing about K98 Mausers. This one has been converted to 7.62 and appears to be unfired. All markings have been buffed off except for a small 'Orion' on the passenger side of the receiver next to the serial number. Came with scope mounts. Bore is pristine. Anyone able to give me likely history on this conversion. What model Mauser is this one? Who converted them to 7.62? Purchased in Australia.

Looks to be an Israeli conversion of a VZ but that just my humble opinion. Interesting bayonet adaptor on the front.

It looks like a Spanish M1943. That D-ring set into the side of the stock, the almost-full-length handguard and dual sling swivels are all present on the M43.

The bayonet lug adapter is so the rifle can use the earlier Spanish M93-pattern bayonet.

The Israeli conversions typically have the cartridge name deeply stamped on the receiver ring perpendicular to the bore. The one in the photo is horizontal along the stock line. All those sling loops and loops are interesting.

I have a 98 Mauser converted to 7.62. It was in Norwegian service. Converted after the war to the American 30-06 cartridge. no advantage gained except free ammo.

ON the Israeli converts I've come across, the IDF (?) crest would be under that front scope base.

It is a Spanish M98 Mauser. Can't really tell much from the photos, but it is Spanish.

Ok sounds like I am getting closer to what this gun is, and appears to be a Spanish conversion but when I google this, they don't seem to gave the bolt cut out in the stock (see photo)

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Originally Posted by 4004757

Ok sounds like I am getting closer to what this gun is, and appears to be a Spanish conversion but when I google this, they don't seem to gave the bolt cut out in the stock (see photo)

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That is because the bolt handle has been modified for the scope and thus a notch cut into the stock.
Sarge

here are pictures of the Norwegian Mauser convert to 7.62. rifle code 147. made in 1940.

I have an Israeli converted mauser in my collection ...

Here's what it looks like...

1945 swp K98k Israeli 7.62mm
(Mfg in 1945 by Waffen Werke Brünn A.G., Bystrica)
(Converted by Israel to 7.62mm)

Regards,
Doug

Wow! One of the Israeli "stealth" mausers... I had heard rumors about them but never actually saw one until now...