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I have a Mauser made by FN Herstal. It is in 30-06.
I don't have photos yet, but the receiver ring has the following markings:
The stamped image of a crown.
Beneath that is a stylish letter "L" in a cursive font.
Beneath this is the letters "ABL"
Beneath this is "1951"
Any guesses as to what it is?
I have been meaning to photograph it, but I never remember and I am not sure how to download photos on these library computaters.
Thanks all,
Ralph Ed
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12-14-2010 11:47 AM
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You have a Model 1950 Belgian rifle.
The letter L is the monogram for King Leopold III of Belgium
, 1951 is the year it was made. King Leopold abdicated on July 16, 1951 and his son Baudouin took over. So, Leopold marked rifles are a little harder to find the ones with a B on the chamber (for King Baudouin).
IIRC, the ABL stands for Belian Army ownership.
The finish should be black enamel paint (Army) or gray phosphate (Navy).
30-06 is the original caliber.
You can go to http://www.mauser-rifles.com/Mauser%...ID%20Guide.htm to see my 1950 Belgian rifle.
Regards, Walter
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Thats it!
By good golly thats the one!
I gotta recut the crown, and the cleaning rod and most of the paint is gone.
I have a radius cutter for garands that will look correct enough, I am not going to try to hide it.
Plus someone varnished (or prolly true-oiled) the stock. It's too shiny and has the runs (looks like crap).
Thank You
Ralph Ed