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ejc · 09-22-2006, 05:28 PM

I just purchased a mauser rifle and was wondering if someone could help me with the markings.On the chamber it has a crown over a script L then abl in block lettering underneath the L with a date of 1951 under that any information on this rifle would great
thanks ed

stefanosg · 09-22-2006, 07:46 PM

If noone here is able to help you with that, you may find some info on the topic at the Mauser forum ( http://www.mauserguns.com/ )

Steve Richards · 10-01-2006, 03:42 AM

Without seeing a picture, it sounds like a Belgian Mauser. The book "Mauser Military Rifles of the World" describes a marking like yours for a Model 50 short rifle.:

"Manufacrure's markings on the receiver ring, or on the 1950 models, a crowned "B"/"ABL"/date. Apparently "L" marked specimens also exist.

Is it chambered for .30-06 with an overall length of 43.5 inches??

I recomend this book by Robert W D Ball for anyone interested in Mauser rifles. A fourth edition is coming out and Mr. Ball thinks that it will be available sometime in late November or December.

Steve

09-22-2006, 05:28 PM	#1
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10-01-2006, 03:42 AM	#3
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Without seeing a picture, it sounds like a Belgian Mauser. The book "Mauser Military Rifles of the World" describes a marking like yours for a Model 50 short rifle.: "Manufacrure's markings on the receiver ring, or on the 1950 models, a crowned "B"/"ABL"/date. Apparently "L" marked specimens also exist. Is it chambered for .30-06 with an overall length of 43.5 inches?? I recomend this book by Robert W D Ball for anyone interested in Mauser rifles. A fourth edition is coming out and Mr. Ball thinks that it will be available sometime in late November or December. Steve