Help with Mauser in .458 Win Mag

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27 May 2013, 08:03

Johnp034

Help with Mauser in .458 Win Mag

I have a Mauser chambered in .458 Win Mag. Need help identifying it. Has markings under the barrel "Federal, Oakdale,PA.", Also on the barrel it has stamped *BT*. Ser. # is MAG20092, on the very rear of the receiver, left side it says, "STA.BARBARAIND-SPAIN". On the bottom of the receiver lug, it has stamped M 239. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I think it is a commercial Mauser, but not sure. Here are a few pic's.

27 May 2013, 08:34

ab_bentley

That there mauser is a Santa Brabara Mauser. Pretty good one as far a commerical actions go.

ADam

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27 May 2013, 08:59

Colt Commander

There is a Federal Firearms gunshop in Oakdale PA.

I remember years back they sold after market actions.

E.R.Shaw barrel makers is just down the road from them. Its possible they may have put a barrel on it.

Jason

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27 May 2013, 13:16

Johnp034

Thank you, gentlemen. Any idea on the value? It has a pretty decent thumbhole stock on it.

Thanks again,
JP