Trying to identify. Not much to go on.

[komputatek]

I recently picked this up on Gun Broker as a Mauser 93 with a non- Mauser 308 sport barrel and stock. See photos 1 and 9

I started breaking it down and as I did I started to be curious as to what this receiver really is. I've researched various Mauser websites, but nothing seems to match my receiver. Another issue that helps complicate it is I bought it without a bolt.

I have a 93 or 95 bolt with flat face and it closes in the receiver ( it's in photo 1 & 9). My round Turk 98 bolt doesn't. The bolt in photo 1 didn't come with rifle. There is a flat land in bottom of receiver thus indicating it needs a flat bolt.

Photo 2 shows stripped receiver. Overall length is 8 3/8 inches. It's barrel diameter matches small ring dimensions, but the OD of the receiver barrel ring is only 1 3/8 inches. my small ring Turk Mauser OD barrel ring is 1 7/16 inches. There are no markings of any kind on the top front of the receiver, but it's very smooth. If it's been cut down it was done very well. One other note. The very front of my Turk has a 1/4 inch lip around barrel hole face. This "93" doesn't

Photo 3 shows Serial number U8261

Photo 4 shows a symbol X (cross) in a circle. It's about a half inch from from of receiver. Next to it is the oval gas port.

Photo 5 shows the same symbol just behind the recoil lug and the number "3"

Photo 6 is the letter "N" followed by a small zero at back of receiver on bottom left side next to front of trigger assembly.

Photo 7 shows the lands and groves inside the receiver plus absence of thumb notch in side.

Photo 8 shows where it has had metal removed. My Turk has frame metal there, but I also understand that the 95's had a notch cut into them there. It makes me curious why this was done. Possibly to accommodate a hand bent bolt?

Photo 9 shows the barrel that was installed on the rifle. Supposed to be 308, but has no markings and doesn't appear to be a Mauser style barrel. I've been trying to identify it but am having trouble with it as well.

I own 4 other Mausers and had no trouble with them. This one doesn't give me much to go on.

My main concern is if this action is buildable and I'd like to know what it is. I know Mausers have a strong quality reputation, but if this has been cut down it could be dangerous.

Can anyone verify what this is?
Your help is appreciated.

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