Hello all,
I have picked up an '06 built on a Mauser action. From what I can determine, the action is a large ring 98 (based on front receiver ring diameter and action screw distance). Thing is, it differs from my other Mauser actions in a couple ways. First, the left rail of the receiver is cut away (about the size and shape of half a thumbnail) just ahead of the bolt release. Second, the rear receiver ring has a square shaped cutout on the forward edge. My other Mauser action rifles do not have these cutouts. Can anyone help identify this particular Mauser version? There are no visible stampings or proofmarks on the receiver with the exception of a serial number placed by the gent who built the rifle (haven't yet removed stock). Any help would be appreciated. Love shooting 'em, now am trying to learn more about 'em.
Thanks,
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I have picked up an '06 built on a Mauser action. From what I can determine, the action is a large ring 98 (based on front receiver ring diameter and action screw distance). Thing is, it differs from my other Mauser actions in a couple ways. First, the left rail of the receiver is cut away (about the size and shape of half a thumbnail) just ahead of the bolt release. Second, the rear receiver ring has a square shaped cutout on the forward edge. My other Mauser action rifles do not have these cutouts. Can anyone help identify this particular Mauser version? There are no visible stampings or proofmarks on the receiver with the exception of a serial number placed by the gent who built the rifle (haven't yet removed stock). Any help would be appreciated. Love shooting 'em, now am trying to learn more about 'em.
Thanks,
Sub