Long time lurker first time poster.
Recently have come across a few FN Commercial Mauser rifles and have been bitten by the bug. Came home with one yesterday that’s not completely like any I have seen before.
30-06 rust blued original barrel with all proof markings and serial number matching the receiver. It’s a 5 digit serial number, flag safety on the bolt, but instead of the usual stepped barrel contour, it is a smooth taper. And by smooth taper not a smooth step taper like the Browning Safari, but a smooth straight taper. This one is well used but well cared for and was drilled and tapped nicely for Weaver type mounts that held an older Leupold 3-9. The barrel is drilled and tapped for rear sight, but the sight is missing.
Hoping to have pics up today. I’d like to replace the rear sight.
I’ve only seen one other one like this but it was a much lower serial number 270. This one is well used but the rifling is clean and the metalwork in good shape.
Recently have come across a few FN Commercial Mauser rifles and have been bitten by the bug. Came home with one yesterday that’s not completely like any I have seen before.
30-06 rust blued original barrel with all proof markings and serial number matching the receiver. It’s a 5 digit serial number, flag safety on the bolt, but instead of the usual stepped barrel contour, it is a smooth taper. And by smooth taper not a smooth step taper like the Browning Safari, but a smooth straight taper. This one is well used but well cared for and was drilled and tapped nicely for Weaver type mounts that held an older Leupold 3-9. The barrel is drilled and tapped for rear sight, but the sight is missing.
Hoping to have pics up today. I’d like to replace the rear sight.
I’ve only seen one other one like this but it was a much lower serial number 270. This one is well used but the rifling is clean and the metalwork in good shape.