FN Mauser 98 Barrel Fit Questions??

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Hello Gents,

I have recently just purchased my first 98 action rifle. It is a real beauty, I bought it I think more from the story behind it than anything. I am the second owner, it is an old early 50's commercial FN action Dumoulin in 308 Norma Mag. I am not sure if it has been re-finished but it looks like it came off the shelf. Anyway, I have dis-assembled the rifle for inspection and I noticed when looking in the breech, there is some marring or metal tear around the inner barrel shoulder where it meets the inner torque shoulder on the action. I have done a little research and the words, "crush fit " keep coming up with Mauser barrel fitting, is this a normal occurrence?. My question is, since 308Norma is a belted mag, will this interfere with the headspace? I am uncertain if anyone has messed around with this rifle, the barrel seems original. Should I send this in for the barrel to be re-fit and accurized? If so, does anyone know of a reputable mauser smith that still likes playing with these old girls? I love the rifle so I am willing to spend a little....

I can't figure out how to post a picture....

Thanks for any help
 
Dumoulin made some nice rifles, a pic would be nice. I don't think they are very common.
The barrels on a 98 are usually torqued against the C / H ring inside the front action ring.
Sounds like someone was a bit over-zealous on the torque? this may not have any consequence
on the function of the gun. But short of removing the barrel and checking things out one cannot
be sure. JMHO FWIW --- John
 
there are a lot of gun people in Edmonton. most would be willing to check your rifle for you. maybe give Phil a call at P&D Enterprises . maybe he can look it over ,or recommend some one.
 
I think you are trying to fix something that isn't broken...

98 barrels are supposed to index hard on the inner 'headspace' ring... not on the shoulder/receiver face. The rear of the barrel normally shows this 'scuff mark'.

Go shoot it...
 
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