Israeli 98 Mauser .22 Conversion Bolt.

[Sharps '74]

My FN 1950's .22 Mauser was purpose built as a .22, not a conversion. Belgian Army crest on the receiver.

No thumb cut in the receiver side wall, for example. Most accurate .22 I've ever owned! I've lost track of the number of head shot squirrels it has claimed.

If pics would help, send me your email on a PM.

 

[chasseur]

I have the same gun but t is the belgian navy version an extremely accurate gun

My FN 1950's .22 Mauser was purpose built as a .22, not a conversion. Belgian Army crest on the receiver.

No thumb cut in the receiver side wall, for example. Most accurate .22 I've ever owned! I've lost track of the number of head shot squirrels it has claimed.

If pics would help, send me your email on a PM.

 

[Sharps '74]

Mine has the grey Teflon coating. Seems to be wearing well. And yours?

 

[chasseur]

Here s a pic of mine

 

[tiriaq]

Yes, that is the much more sophisticated version. The barrel is carried back into the receiver, and there is a dedicated .22 bolt head that tracks back and forth, and does not rotate.
I assume that locking is via the third safety lug?

 

[chasseur]

I ll take a pic of the bolt and post it

 

[chasseur]

Here s the bolt

 

[tiriaq]

That is a much more sophisticated system, and probably very trouble free. The guide rib on the bolt is even cut to produce a camming action when closing.

There have been .22 versions of a variety of full sized service rifles. They are certainly interesting from a collector's point of view.

I've got a bit more work done on the .22 SMLE I've been making up from assorted parts. A real bitser. It is mechanically complete and functional now, but needs a lot of detail finishing work.
I may set it up with a scope, using a Whitehead style mounting system, and install my old Fecker outside adjustment sight.



The bases are essentially a couple of pieces of angle stock, one attached to the rear sight guard, the other to the receiver side wall. A conventional target scope base is screwed to each. The scope is offset to the left.

 

[chasseur]

Yes I also have this trainer I picked up this as well.I like the fact it is an early trainer and it still has its dust cover.Eventually Im going to install a cartridge cut off back on it.

 

[Sharps '74]

Pics of my .22 FN Mauser sent for posting.

I once was going to sell this beauty along with it's look-alike twin in .30-'06.

Then I thought about it ...... irreplaceable!

 

[tiriaq]

Here are Sharps '74's photos:





These FN .22s are really attractive, well made rifles!