I have a pseudo-military FN mauser action that I'm struggling to find the right mount to use.

It has the military thumb cutout and it has a recess where there once was a stripper clip slot. However, it has a civilian bolt handle (not welded to be bent, originally made as bent) and it does not have a "hump" on the rear ring of the receiver.

The hole pattern is 2 holes on front ring, 1 hole on rear ring. The rear ring does not have a "bump" it is flat like a commercial action. Front holes are center-to-center at the typical .860". The single rear hole is roughly 4.30" from the back hole to the closest front hole. Roughly 5.15" from back hole to farthest front hole.

Which one piece base do I need for this no-hump configuration? I'm assuming vintage redfield / beuhler style is the answer, but I think there were commercial and civilian models and different hole spacings.

Thanks Internet Gun genius with the answer wherever you are!

Warne makes a base as does Talley.

Redfield, Leupold, warne Talley, weaver, most scope makes rings and bases for that FN..BTW An FN is an FN, not a Mauser, a common mistake among all shooters!! Close but no ceeegarr.

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
BTW An FN is an FN, not a Mauser, a common mistake among all shooters!! Close but no ceeegarr.

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Please explain...

I'd look at this one:

https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...base-mauser-98-gloss

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https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...base-mauser-98-gloss

Thanks, Craigster. Your response was the closest to the mark. THat mount is "close" in physical dimensions but it has what appears to be a hump in the bottom back bridge for a military style action. I did find a very, very similar vintage redfield base that I ordered hopeful that the spacing might be correct.

As to the rest of the folks that responded, you didn't read my question very well. Making recommendations like Talley was a bit ridiculous. Talley makes two piece bases. That's for four holes. They don't make once piece bases. I have a 3-hole mauser action with no hump with the hole spaceing I specified. Warne, weaver, talley, etc are not in that line of business.

I have a mauser that came from belgium, no definitive evidence it is an FN or not but I've guessed it is an FN based soley upon country of origin. All I can do is report its configuration and the hole spacing rather.

Since your action has no charger hump either an FN Commercial Style or Unaltered 98 type base could fit. But, which base to use is determined by the hole spacing, not the style of base. Best to contact the manufacturers, most of which offer both style bases, and see which of their bases has the same hole spacing as your receiver.

What you have is an altered Military style 98 action.

I think I have this base. I'll measure mine.

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Originally posted by Rookhawk:
[QUOTE]https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...base-mauser-98-gloss