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slinger
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From what I see, it is a Mauser design. What caliber is it? Are there any nazi proof marks on it? I have seen civilian made Mauser with that type of bolt handles, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t made from an old war rifle. Is there any dates on top of the receiver?
Lack of any markings. Screams out to me, as it, being a G.I. bring back. After the war, the local German gunsmiths would build anything the G.I.'s wanted. For coffee and cigarettes. They didn't sweat, the very stringent prewar proof and identification laws. Because they knew, the U.S. soldiers would just take the rifles home. With out any body knowing or caring about the lack of proof marks.
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Claw Mounts - A quick-detachable scope mounting system, popular in Germany and Austria. The front of the scope is fitted with a hook-shaped tentacle which is inserted into a slot in a fixed front scope base. The rear of the scope is fitted with another set of hook-shaped tentacles. When these are pressed sharply downwards into their opposing receptacles they snap into place, held by a spring-loaded clasp, locking the scope into position. When properly installed, claw mounts are generally considered the best quick-detachable system for scope mounting: the cleanest looking, the easiest to operate and the most accurate in returning to zero. But, it is not an off-the-shelf, bolt-on system; claw mounts must be custom-fitted by a skilled gunsmith.
Of special note on Claw Mounts:
The method of mounting the claw mount bases on your example is the most accepted and safe version albeit labor intensive. A primary base or bridge was was first machined then soldered onto the receiver rings. The claw mount base was then machined into that base. This was considered to be far safer than the expedient method of machining the dovetail directly into the rings.
Claw mounts, by design, are an extremely customized method of holding a scope. None were standardized by any factory during this time period and as a result required hand fitting for both the front and rear legs.
Modern Claw Mount System: