I have encountered a 98-looking Mauser in a pawnshop that's been lightly sporterized. It has been drilled and tapped for scope, and has a modest 3x9 mounted. It has had some of the forend wood removed, along with the handguard. It still has the military contoured stepped barrel. A modified ("low swing") safety is in place on the bolt. It is marked "FN" and "Herstal", making Belgian, I suppose. I'm told that under the wood the action is marked Cuba, and that this piece was built for Battista (or earlier regime) by FN and is an original, not rechambered for .30-'06.
Does anyone have any experience with these? Any idea or guesses on how it can be expected to shoot? Any ideas welcome.
Does anyone have any experience with these? Any idea or guesses on how it can be expected to shoot? Any ideas welcome.