SVW MB French occpation Mauser.

This one found me recently. A variant of which I was so unfamiluar I had to look it up before I realized what it was. There does not seem to be a great deal of information on these aparently somewhat scarce Mauser rifles. The "fake cleaning rod" seemed so cosmetic I thought it was a "fake cleaning rod" before reading it was a stacking rod.
Also read the sling setup was to accomidate a MAS sling although I have been unable to find a photo of such. Any additional information members could provide would be appreciated.

P.S.
Almost forgot the best part.
Every serial number matches and no import markings.

Would like more phots, please! That variant is new to me.

Nice looking rifle. I'd like to see more also.

I will try and post more and hopefully better photos this evening. Every number I found matches save the cocking piece. Bolt,Reciever, saftey,butt plate,floor plate,rear sight,barrel bands all match. I was told this was a bring back.

Never heard of it. Need many more details.

Here is one. Excellent Mauser SVW/MB Code 98K Bolt Action Rifle with Sling

And a small bit of info here. Untitled Document
Best I can determine it is essentially a kreigsmodel with the provision for a French sling and the stacking stake faux cleaning rod thingie. Used by West German border guards and the French in Tuneisa &
Indochina. There are a few photos in my Mauser book along with a short description.
More photos to come.

Here are three more. If there is a particuar area of interest let me know and I will snap more.
This rifle appears to have been carried some but the bore is very bright with strong lands/grooves so perhaps not shot much.

Three more photos of the stacking rod & waffen stamp on the rear sight.

Years ago I recall my local Sears had a big rack of French Mausers. All in nice shape they sold out very fast.

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Originally Posted by Calif-Steve

Years ago I recall my local Sears had a big rack of French Mausers. All in nice shape they sold out very fast.

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Perhaps if Sears was still selling firearms they would not be on the verge of insolvency. I used to love going there as a kid, tools,guns and diehard batteries. What more could a kid want?

I have its cousin; a matching German made svwMB in the c-block. Mine is not in the
Kriegsmodel form as it was made using a left over Sauer stock.

The French made use of the Mauser plant, producing the K98 from current stock on hand to rearm their troops before blowing up Obendorf. The French produced about 60,000 pieces into the k-block until April 1946. There were about 2500 c-block German pieces and 25,550 French pieces.

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Beautiful example.