just looking for info on what i've got here

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just looking for some info on what ive got here. most are mausers but if anyone has any other info (history/value) please let me know. if you need extra pics i can upload on request.

jungle carbine?







6.5x55





7.62 (obviously)





this one is a .22





thanks in advance
 
Your .22 is a Belgian Army issue Mauser built by FN. They are NOT common.

The one marked 7.62 is a First World War German rifle which appears to have been converted first to a Kar 98 and then later converted to a 7.62x51 (.308 Winchester) by the Isarelis. What a wonderful chunk of history!

The top one appears to be a correct Number 5 (Jungle Carbine). Does the rear sight go to 800? Factory markings are on the LEFT side of the frame. Post a photo of those and someone will know for sure.

VERY nice toys.
 
The Swedish Mauser is fitted with a very good diopter sight.

With decent ammo, a lot of those will shoot into an inch at 100 yards..... with the iron sights.

Who needs a scope, anyway, when you have something THAT good?
 
The 22 is a FN 24/30 1950 trainer made in 1952 in the standard finish for the Belgian navy.
Most people think only 1000 were made.
The Army version was in Black finish, another few thousand made of those.
What serial # is it?
Shame someone attached a Williams (?) sight to it. Decrease value.
Mauser collectors would have been very eager to get it without the extra holes.
Original mint sample could fetch over $900 CDN, More in the states.

h ttp://www.collectorssource.com/fn-mauser-model-24-30-22-cal-belgian-training-rifle.html
 
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So to answer some of the questions, the jungle sight does go to 800. And I can take some picks of the markings, but its stamped england with what appears to be a crown. The serial number for the ABL is 367.

Story is I got these from my grandfather years ago. I had his stories on them but over time my memory faded. I was debating selling some but still am not sure. As far as the after market sights, that was grampa. His eyes were going and he still wanted to shoot them.
 
The Swede Mauser is a typical $350-400 example with what looks like an aftermarket (not period Swedish) diopter sight. That lowers the value. Maybe a $250-300 gun now.

The jungle carbine looks decent. Provided it's matching with a nice bore, figure about $400 or so.

The Belgian was an $800 rifle, now maybe a $300 rifle with missing parts and holes in the receiver.

the Isreali Mauser is perhaps the most valuable of the lot in current condition. If the bore is nice and the bolt matches, figure about $500.
 
take the top handguard off the jungle gun and make sure it has the slots cut into the top of the barrel near were it screws into the receiver. they are pretty big you will see them.
 
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