Mauser action question

[RyanPalmer]

What is this cutout near the bolt release on older Mauser actions? My initial thought was for loading rounds from a stripper clip. Then I saw an action that had the cutout but nothing for a stripper clip. Thanks

 

[Aaron N]

Maybe the stripper clip notch was machined off?

 

[JG26Irish_2]

It is for stripper clip on mil spec action. Many custom sporters milled off the stripper notches since they are not needed.

 

[RyanPalmer]

Thanks y’all. I guess it makes sense to have it milled off if it isn’t needed.