Mauser quiz?

[dave]

Probably only an advanced Mauser collector will know what country these are from, very rare, never imported, probably bring backs. 100_0429.jpg100_0436.jpg100_0437.jpg100_0430.jpg

[dave]

100_0444.jpg100_0438.jpg100_0439.jpg100_0441.jpg100_0442.jpg Incorrect bolt.

[Fred Pillot]

Sling swivels and front sight look like those on the M95 Steyr carbines.
Austria/Hungary????

[dave]

Actually the over all look is of a Czech VZ-24, but they are not, as can be seen from side rail stamp..

[rockisle1903]

Lithuanian mausers

[dave]

Lithuanian mausers

You get the prize, lets see, where did I put it? he,he,he! You sir, know your Mauser's or have a good book!

[Calfed]

What caliber is that Lithuanian Mauser, Dave?

[dave]

7.9 or 8m/m. 'That' Lithuanian Mauser is two rifles. There were 3 or 4 different crests put on these, all feachered the "Columns" thingy. Est. 100,000 made total. One recently sold on an internet auction (listed as all matched) for 4625.00 bucks. I picked the one with sling in small town So. Ill. gun shop for 450 bucks! Love those small gun shops!

[Calfed]

7.9 or 8m/m. 'That' Lithuanian Mauser is two rifles. There were 3 or 4 different crests put on these, all feathered the "Columns" thingy. Est. 100,000 made total. One recently sold on an internet auction (listed as all matched) for 4625.00 bucks. I picked the one with sling in small town So. Ill. gun shop for 450 bucks! Love those small gun shops!

I've got an FN Mauser in 8mm that has no crest. I've never been able to positively identify it, but have been told that it could be either a Greek or Lithuanian model that was scrubbed.

[dave]

I've got an FN Mauser in 8mm that has no crest. I've never been able to positively identify it, but have been told that it could be either a Greek or Lithuanian model that was scrubbed.

The Greek model and the Lith. have two different stocks and swivel placement. Sights on Lith. start at 100 meters, Greek at 200 meters. Greek half hand guard, Lith. full.
Post pictures and/or describe other markings, they may tell the story. Serial number letter prefix? Sounds like a post war Re-built Romanian or a SCW rifle.