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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shek5150 on December 29, 2014, 04:16:48 AM

Title: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: Shek5150 on December 29, 2014, 04:16:48 AM

Greetings . . .


I'm hoping (& grateful) for any assistance w/ identifying the rifle depicted in the attached photo. 


I'm not a collecter of firearms; but rather I was out trolling fleamarkets w/ my wife (& muling her purchases) when I purchased this rifle . . . I thought it was pretty cool (w/ it's alleged history) . . . anyway, the seller said it had 'always been in his family, since WW1'. 


Anyway, any information at all regarding this rifle would be greatly appreciated . . . I think it's a Mauser (or rather the seller thought it was a Mauser; so, I thought I'd start here on your forum . . .). 


p.s., I'm not interested in selling it; as I said, I think it's pretty cool . . . I just like digging into the history of some of the things we pick up at flea markets, antik sales & estate/castle sales.


My thanks to anyone who's willing/able to help me w/ this.


Regards,


Shek5150

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: Sarge on December 30, 2014, 06:00:13 PM

If there are any markings on the rifle you do not show them.  All I can tell from your photo is that it is Not a Gew 98, Kar 98a or b or a K98k.                                                                                                                                                                               The slanted bolt handle looks familiar - makes me think its french, but I'm blank.                                                                   Sarge
 

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: saxon on December 30, 2014, 08:20:45 PM

I think its a French Lebel..

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: Shek5150 on December 31, 2014, 08:34:16 AM

Sarge and Saxon,


Thank you for your reply . . .


Regarding 'markings' on the rifle . . . are their typical locations that I should look for these markings?  I truly meant it when I said I'm not a collector . . . matter of fact the only firearm I own is a Mossberg 590 Tactical Shotgun (for home protection) . . . otherwise, I know nothing of antik firearms.  So, could you at least tell me where I might look for these identifying markings?  It's pretty worn & markings are difficult to locate; but if you point me in that right direction I'll take pics & post them.


THanks again you guys; I appreciate the help.


Shek

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: saxon on December 31, 2014, 03:23:04 PM

Shek,
I really don't know where to tell you to look.I'm not a rifle collector but seems like markings or serial numbers should be around the bolt housing.

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: Shek5150 on January 01, 2015, 05:40:15 AM

Thanks Saxon,


I'll see what I can see & post what I can find . . .


Happy New Year . . .


Shek

Title: Re: Seeking Info . . .
Post by: jcorl on February 27, 2015, 05:58:44 PM

That is an H&K leather shoulder strap that hangs on it.   That is the only thing I can tell about it.  Interesting the way the bolt handle faces forward.

Jim