I'm new here, so hello everyone. I've been a military collector for 40 years and have my own personal museum. I'm a 73 year old Vietnam Era Verteran. Went into the Army 1969 after high school graduation. I have problems with posting pictures, because my laptop camera is not working. I'll do my best.
I have an 1899 Oviedo Spanish Mauser. 17 and 1/2 inch barrel, flat bottomed bolt, magazine floor plate falls down after pushing release. Turned down bolt handle. All matching serial numbers. SN is very low, 1069. There is a saddle ring under stock at wrist. Rear sight is 2 inches long and a button on right side of slide. Graduated out to 1600 yards. The rifle is in 7mm. The stock has a number of carvings on it. Overall length of rifle is 37 inches. No hole for cleaning rod.
Here's my question to you folks.............. All Mauser carbines that I have seen have there stock go all the way to muzzle crown and then a steel end cap that has front sight ear protectors. My stock ends with a barrel band 3 and 1/8 inches from muzzle crown. I see no reason to make me think that this was some sort of cut-down. This one has me stumped and I hoping someone has an idea as to what this thing is. Nice stock with a lot of character, metal is in great condition, bore is very good.
Original leather sling. No cut out for thumb while using stripper clip. Bolt action is very smooth.
Thank you everybody. I look forward to your ideas and answers.
