1935 Belgian Mauser

[Newby]

This is a long shot. Apparently this model came in snipers, I viewed photographs online and they are mentioned on Wikipedia. How can you identify a sniper versus somebody drilling and tapping one (at a later date)? Thanks !

 

[saskbooknut]

You need to look further online to see what a military Mauser sniper rifle looks like.
Military sniper rifles didn't use Weaver bases and hack the stock for a bent down bolt handle.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

This is a long shot. Apparently this model came in snipers, I viewed photographs online and they are mentioned on Wikipedia. How can you identify a sniper versus somebody drilling and tapping one (at a later date)? Thanks !

The typical WW2 sniper rifle depended on national military doctrine. From my POV, only a few countries had designated sniper programs. The smaller countries have not been well documented, so I am leery when someone proposes a sniper version of something. Belgium was occupied from 1940 to most of 1944. Their economy and industry were devastated! Their military depended on foreign aid for a long time. The SAFN emerged in 1949 and there was a scope version.

I have a wiki account and get corrected all the time. Don't depend on wiki for an expensive decision.

 

[Eaglelord17]

From the book ‘FN Mauser Rifles’ by Anthony Vanderlinden.

It doesn’t look to me like your holes are correct for a original but I would not be a good judge of that. The crest being scrubbed is a good indication it likely wasn’t a sniper.

 

[Newby]

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From the book ‘FN Mauser Rifles’ by Anthony Vanderlinden.

It doesn’t look to me like your holes are correct for a original but I would not be a good judge of that. The crest being scrubbed is a good indication it likely wasn’t a sniper.

Thank you, it was a long shot. I agree, most likely added at a later date. Jay

 

[fat tony]

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