belgian congo mauser fp1952

jim23460

November 15, 2011 19:01

I have come across what I believe is a belgian congo mauser. It appears to have a black painted finish. I cannot find a caliber any were. Are there any experts out there that can help? What are these worth? The rifle is 44" overall and looks like a 22" barrel with a straight bolt, it has a removable muzzle cover with a flip cap that covers the front sight. I am not a mauser guy. Thank You Jim

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  rufe-snow

  November 15, 2011 20:34

  Quite a unusual and seldom encountered rifle. Should be chambered for our 30-06 cartridge. "F.P." was the Force Public, i.e. the paramilitary colonial police/security force who tried to police the Belgian Congo.
  
  Ball has only one mismatched one listed in his book. The receiver is in the 12,XXX range and the bolt is in the 25,XXX range.
  
  If they are that uncommon and yours is authentic it should be worth some bucks to a Mauser military rifle collector.
  
  Besides the rifles Browning High Power pistols also were used and marked with the "F.P." designation. Years ago I had a chance to buy one of the High Powers and I let it slip through my fingers. I still regret it.

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  gary wray

  November 16, 2011 06:42

  Sounds like a very interesting find. Photos would be very helpful for us to see what you have and give you some idea as to value.

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  jim23460

  November 18, 2011 18:15

  Thank you for the replies. I will try to get some pictures up this week end

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  jim23460

  January 03, 2012 14:05

  got a new camera and will try to post pictures with in the week

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  spas12

  January 03, 2012 14:18

  here's the blue book
  Model 50 Belgian Congo "FP" Crest 100%$1,200 98%$950 95%$850 90%$750 80%$600 70%$475 60%$375

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