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Mauser proof mark question

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23 October 2014, 23:49
Glen71
Mauser proof mark question
Anyone know when Oberndorf 98 Mausers went from having only the "B" and "U" stamps to the B, U, G, and N stamps?
24 October 2014, 00:33
dpcd
Finally a question I can answer; the answer is: 1924; and they added the N in 1934. BUT, they had lots of parts in stock with the old proofs so you will find rifles with no N mark which were assembled at later dates.
I am sure you know that G means a rifled barrel, and N means Nitro and were added due to German proof law changes. They changed again in 1940 and used the eagle N and the Oberndorf proof house used an elk/stag antler mark.
24 October 2014, 01:14
Glen71
Thanks, DPCD. The receiver has the older WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N roll stamp, so I knew it was at least early 1920's. Do those have any date codes underneath that will tell the year of manufacture?
24 October 2014, 03:12
dpcd
Yes, on the barrel.