12/28/2022 0 Comments Mauser 7mm rifle serial numbers![]() Serial Numbers: The models with the Spanish crest (most of them) have the typical pattern of a letter followed by four numbers. I did not notice if the bolt was flat on the bottom. ![]() :6) Bolts have flat surface on the bottom of the bolt face to aid in cartridge feeding. This does have a thumb cutout and gas hole. DWM rifles do not have the Spanish crest.Ģ) Manufacturer's markings on left receiver rail.ģ) Rifles have approximately 29" barrels, carbines have approximately 17" barrels.Ĥ) Folding leaf (flip up ladder) rear sights.ĥ) No thumb cutout on left receiver rail or gas escape hole in left side of receiver, although the gas escape holes were added later on some examples. Distinguishing characteristics of the German contract rifles and carbines are:ġ) Spanish crest and year of manufacture on receiver, "Berlin" on Loewe rifles, "Obendorf" on Obendorf rifles. The first 1893 Mauser rifles and carbines were made under contract by in Germany by Ludwig Loewe, later DWM. ![]() ![]() This site seem to indicate the SN of this rifle (A4640) was made in 1894. I assumed the stock is a modern after-market but it does have some crests stamped on it (see pics below). The bore looks pristine and it has a rear diopter and front globe site. Normally I would not bother with a sporterized rifle but this one is chambered in 6.5x55 which I reload for an have an abundance of bullets. ![]() The receiver is stamped "1894" but I was not sure if that was the actual year of manufacture. Can you help me determine if this rifle has an antique receiver? And does the fact that is has been sporterized change its antique or C&R status? ![]()
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