Help me figure a scope rail for my Mauser 98

[GypsyJoey]

Hey everyone , I picked up this Mauser 98 from an auction. Curious if anyone can give me some info about it based on the markings and photos. Anyone know what I should order to mount a scope on it? Is there much thing as small 2 piece universal rails? I have a gunsmith that told me to figure out what I need for it and he’d drill and tap it for me…seems lazy but whatever. It is chambered in 30-06.
Thanks

 

[tiriaq]

Looks to be a military action used to make a sporting rifle.

 

[Mike Webb]

French proof marks, military action( has thumb cut out in left side rail for clip loading). Nice sporting stock. Guessing made between ww1 and ww2 in France.

 

[ArmedGinger]

Parker Hale did this for their early 1200 rifles, used old military mauser actions.

 

[GypsyJoey]

Thanks so much for the info…. Does anyone know which scope mount/rail or whatever would you suggest so I can mount a scope on this? I’m having a hard time narrowing down what to pick up. Thanks

 

[OkayShooter]

Most people will drill and tap it for weaver 45 and 46 bases

But there are new bases, that you don't need to grind down the stripper hump ( Warne)

Luepold 1 piece standard rail will work with unaltered mausers.

I like Luepold. Can adjust for windage if the holes are not drilled inline with the bore.

 

[Hmatt]

https://www.amazon.ca/Mauser-Large-...d=1746970300&sprefix=mauser+98,aps,178&sr=8-1

I got my 9.3x57 drilled for this. I had to get the bolt swept though. Overall very happy with how it turned out. Can send you pics if you like.

 

[OkayShooter]

https://marstar.ca/product/warne-two-pieces-base-mauser-98-m902-832m/

They got the Warne, that doesn't require modding the hump on the stripper clip guide.

 

[Claven2]

Find a new gunsmith.

If he doesn’t stock bases to fit a 98 action, he’s a hack that will F up your nice rifle.