School me on M98 actions

[ftothfadd]

Dear All,

I would like to build a nice, working 9.3x62 hunting rifle on an m98 action. I would like to get a nice FN action that is rust free and drilled and tapped but they are not easy to find. What do you think about other actions like Zastava, interterms, Santa Barbara etc? I do not want to dump a lot of money building a rifle on an inferior action that will then need to be replaced. Also, I very much would like to have a 3 position side safety (like Win m70). I see a lot of mauser actions , like husqvarna 1640 with two position safeties beside the bolt. Can these husqvarna actions "upgraded" to the 3 position side safety.
All other advice when it comes to m98 actions are welcome and if you have one which you think would be a nice basis for a build please let me know.
Thank you, Ferenc

 

[ftothfadd]

Also, anyone can tell me something about these proof marks?

 

[roklok]

I just installed a Parkwest three position safety on a Mauser 98, I believe they are also available for the Husky actions. I would place the Yugo or Serbian Interarms/Zastava actions above the Spanish Santa Barbara actions, but both have been used to build some fine rifles. I have a Zastava .375 H&H and it has been great. I would not hesitate to build a 9.3 on one.

 

[Tintin]

Those are Birmingham proof marks.

The T20 = 20 tons per square inch. This is a pressure measurement for the service pressure the barrel was tested to during proofing.

Possibly a Parker Hale?