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Last edited by RedofTx; 10/15/19 04:04 PM. Reason: scope spelling
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That is a proof mark that shows nitro proof with a 12.7 gram steel jacketed bullet. This proof would be consistent with 8x57. You should remove the stock and show the other proof marks, this one is on the action and would not apply if it has been rebarreled. The dovetail cut for the scope mount removed the identifiers. Mike
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Mike,
Are these Belgian or German proof marks?
Rob
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The proof mark is German commercial proof.
It was the smokeless powder proof for a rifled bbl. ..But the mark was only used up until 1912. (mid 1893 when manditory proof went into effect until 1912 when the marking was changed)
I don't know that FN/Liege was making a (licensed) Model 98 action in or before 1912. If they were I can't recall any.
My guess would be that a 98 action that recv'd that early of a proof mark was an Oberndorf Mauser mfg.
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I think you will find that mark is not pre 1912, rather it is post 1912. The older mark had the powder proof load included. It caused confusion( along with showing bore diameter in gauge measurement) when ammo boxes showed it was loaded with more powder than the proof load, which was stronger powder. Mike
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NICE looking gun !! See marks #19- 21 http://www.shotguns.se/html/germany_1890-1945.htmlI think 17 and 20 combined is what you have Maybe there is also a date code somewhere Wonder if the front scope mount is covering or removed the maker mark?
Last edited by skeettx; 10/13/19 06:32 PM.
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RedofTx, We still need to see the proof marks under the barrel. You will have to remove barreled action from stock to show them. Mike
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Hopefully a better pic of the bolt.
Last edited by RedofTx; 10/14/19 01:12 PM. Reason: added a pic
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