G33/40 int 7.62?

[R711]

I have a friend who wants to sell his G33/40. The condition is in excellent condition, no nicks, rust pitting etc. However, the stamp on the reciever is DOT 1942. It is marked 7.62 right above it. The original sling is with it as well. I'm trying to find a website or guidence to see if the following are accurate, a) is it real, 2) conversions? and 3) maybe a value?
sidenote this rifle comes from a gentleman who's father was a respected collector back in the day. But, I do have some doubts about it
Regards R711

 

[Blastattack]

Bets are on that is is an unfortunate Israeli conversion.

 

[jbmauser]

Blastattack is right. Sounds like an Israeli conversion. Still a collectible and cool rifle though.

 

[R711]

Whats it worth. I have seen untouched ones on here go for between 2000-2500. But this one has been modified, plus I think the front site is not original.

 

[Blastattack]

Israeili Mausers seem to go for about $400- $600 in nice condition, but that's a guess. You might get a little extra for the uniqueness of your being built off a 33/40 receiver.

 

[R711]

Well the rifle is all G33/40, just the chamber has been modified along with the front site. So I would say 8-900$
R711

 

[Blastattack]

Well the rifle is all G33/40, just the chamber has been modified along with the front site. So I would say 8-900$
R711

Umm... you mean the entire barrel has been replaced. You can't re-chamber an 8x57 to 7.62x51.

 

[gaff]

$500-$600 its a IDF rifle now.

 

[RussiaBerdan]

We must to know the markings: the rifle can be a ex Norwegian G33/40 converted in 7,62mm by Norwegian Army. There is the word POLITI in the left part of the chamber?

regards

 

[Blastattack]

We must to know the markings: the rifle can be a ex Norwegian G33/40 converted in 7,62mm by Norwegian Army. There is the word POLITI in the left part of the chamber?

regards

That would be interesting. I imagine that would give the price a good boost if it was not Israeli.

 

[Coyote Ugly]

$500-$600 its a IDF rifle now.

Exactly. The 7.62 receiver stamp and conversion killed the collector value. Make a good shooter.

 

[R711]

No Politi mark, thus and Israeli. But, the original collector had a habit of reboring rifles into new calibers. Sad, but it will live on as a shooter
R711 OUT

 

[CanadianAR]

Should be a sweet shooter!

 

[NL-Hunter]

We must to know the markings: the rifle can be a ex Norwegian G33/40 converted in 7,62mm by Norwegian Army. There is the word POLITI in the left part of the chamber?

regards

These were kept in the original chambering, not re-barreled.

 

[c1a1]

7.62?

I believe the Norwegian 7.62 stamps meant 7.62x63 ( 30-06), not 7.63x51 ( .308 Win).

 

[NL-Hunter]

I believe the Norwegian 7.62 stamps meant 7.62x63 ( 30-06), not 7.63x51 ( .308 Win).

It does, although some sources tell me some were later rebarreled to .308 for the youth homeguard.

 

[gaff]

if you posted pictures, it would be a great help in answering your questions.

 

[longbranch*]

Can OP verify the caliber marking is 7.62 and not 7.92 (8X57). Very small script.