FN Mauser

hint33177

what is a pre supreme fn mauser in 3006 worth? has factory sights and made in the 1930's.

hint33177

Trying to get a rough date of manufacture on a FN commercial mauser.
No stripper clip slot and it has the big FN in a circle on the forward
receiver ring. Looks about identical to the Browning safari except
for the bolt release. Thanks, Don Sorry I haven't mastered the picture routine yet. It's only a three digit serial #.

hint33177

I am in the process of building a rifle on an FN mauser action and have some questions. In what ways does this action differ from a '98 mauser? The front receiver ring measures 1.420' to 1.425" where the '98 is supposed to be 1.375". I can find many parts, stocks, and accessories for the '98 but not many for the FN, are they the same or are they close enough to be fitted to the FN? My FN currently has a Buehler-type shroud safety but I would like to replace it. Would a 3 position shroud safety (pricey) or a trigger mounted side safety be better. I can replace the shroud with a Sunny Hill shroud w/o the safety cut for about $35.00. Is the Mark X the same as my FN? Thanks for any info.

hint33177

I recently was given an old FN Mauser and I am trying to determine exactly what it is. It looks alot like a M1924 carbine, but I cannot find anything on the cartouche and stamping. It has the FN Herstal-Belgique stamp on the side and the FN crest on the top of the receiver. Then up on the start of the barrel between the the receiver and the rear site it has all kinds of stamps. It has a oval with an E, L, and G inside with a star below the letters but inside the oval, then a crown on top of the oval. It also has a "P.V" with a line above it with a K above the line. All of that is on the left side then on the right side there is a China stamp. And finally there is a cartouche burnt into the butt stock, it is a circle split in half with cross hairs in one half and then a smaller half circle in the other half. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

hint33177

Evening. I acquired an FN model 98 few days back. Info has shown it to be a 1950s sporter,has mauser wing saftey but is much longer and more slender than military types, FN crest, FN Herstal/Made in Belgium on receiver & barrel, 30-06, plain non checkered stock,three leaf rear sight, what I find interesting is the three attachments on the receiver left side, two protrusions cylindrical in shape and pointed, the center is the same but with screw threads. The receiver was drilled to accomodate them. My guess is that this was for a side mounted scope. Any other ideas? Guns is absoultely beautifyl, deep rich bluing easily 95%, stock same, I mounted a Leupold III 3x9 on it ran 50 rounds of150g sp over 46g IMR4895, extremely accurate. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

Der Gebirgsjager

You have acquired an interesting rifle. Most of the markings you have described are standard Belgian proof and inspection marks. If, as you say, it looks very much like a Model 1924, it may if fact be a Model 30. These were widely used by China and copies were made in China. Most Model 30s have a top handguard that extends completely to the upper band, whereas the Model 24s only go to the lower band just forward of the rear sight. The marking "China" would indicate that it was imported from there, but the stock marking is more of a mystery. It is probably a marking indicating ownership by a warlord's private army or military unit. The Chinese used a large number of these rifles, both FN and indigenous, against U.N. forces during the Korean War.

hint33177

Thank you for the information, I think it must be a M1924 because the hand guard only goes to the first ring. I had not found any online that said they were M1924s that had the FN crest on them. I'm asuming FN contracted out to alot of countries? Do you know of a web site or a book that has a large listing of proofing stamps and cartouches? I have used search engines to look but the results usually aren't what I had intended! I'm slowly trying to built a small collection of older military guns. I have the Muaser and a M-44 Mosin-Nagant, and I just bought a Yugo SKS at gun show, very nice got a real good deal. Thanks again.

Der Gebirgsjager

I'm sure such websites exist, and equally sure that someone else will help you out with that information. I'm just an old gunsmith with a large library and still doing things the hard way. A good book is "Mauser Bolt Rifles" by Ludwig Olson which is a classic reference and still in print. A good place to buy it is from Brownell's. As for markings, another classic is "The Official Guide to Gunmarks" by David Byron. I believe this book is also still available. It could use some updating as it was an early attempt and I believe many more markings have come to light (like the one you describe) since it was published; but it is valuable nevertheless. I believe that there were many Mausers made by FN with their crest on the receiver ring that made their way to foreign countries. Again--you have an interesting addition to your collection. Old military rifles are a special interest of mine, so if I may be of further assistance feel free to contact me at ccnorth@teleport.com .

Der Gebirgsjager

A double click!! Why read it twice?[This message has been edited by Der Gebirgsjager (edited 03-22-2002).]