08 September 2014, 19:54
Mike in MichiganIdentify Mauser
What model Mauser is this:
http://s1066.photobucket.com/u...zpsf3f9a30d.jpg.html12 September 2014, 08:34
thaxtedI have a rifle with a very similar crest on the receiver ring. However, the eagle motive lacks the detail that your photo shows, it's more of a stylised stamp like the present day eagle in German proof marks. I've been told it's a Spanish air force model of 1944.
The rifle looks very much like a K98K, but the upper hand guard extends to the receiver like in your photo, the bolt handle is straight like a VZ24,and the serial number is seven characters starting EA with five digits following. Not like the German system with only four digits and sometimes a letter or two following.
Also, the rifle has finger grooves in the fore end part of the stock.
Hopefully this info helps.
15 September 2014, 20:05
Mike in MichiganConfirmed to be Spanish Air Force M43.
Thanks much. Mike
15 February 2016, 10:37
NormanConquestMight want to look that up in Ludwig Olsen's book from Brownells. The bible on Mauser rifles.