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Mauser identification

mjs1455
I just purchased a mauser reciver and barrel. I cant seem to find any info on it. I belive it is 7.65 argentine. But not 100% sure on this. On the left side of the reciver it is stamped. FAB.NAT.D'ARMEDdeGUERRO HERSTAL BELGIGUE. The crest has a sun at the top with a face in it. Two hands appearing to be holding what looks like a shovel pointed straight up. The crest is surrounded by wheat like leaf on both sides with a bow in between. And the writting beneath is GOBIERNO DE SAN JUAN. On the right side of the barrel and receiver it has what appears to be the serial number which is 86. The barrel is 15 1/2- 16 inches long. On the bottom of the barrel near the reciver is a crown with a oval underneath. In the oval underneath is the letters E, G, L' and a star. there is an A with a star on top on the bottom of the reciever and barrel. the spacing between the trigger guard screws is 7 5/8 inches. If any one know any info or the history of this please reply. Would really like to know about it. Thanks
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  • mjs1455
    Trying to identify a Mauser that was brought back a a curio after WW II by my cousin. Seems to be in good condition with sling and bayonette. Has what I believe is an acceptance stamp Eagle/Swastica motif. Wonder what it is and what it's worth.

    [img]http://www.pcspray.com/pics/Mauser 1.jpg[/img]
    [img]http://www.pcspray.com/pics/Mauser 2.jpg[/img]
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  • Mr.Synthetic
    I once saw a similer Mauser .308 at a local swap meet with the same markings allthough I'm not sure of any history behind it.
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  • rufe-snow
    What you have is a Argentine Mauser made by FN in Belgium.

    It could have been originally either a Model 24 or 30 "Short Rifle".

    Don't believe the Belgians ever made any with the short carbine length barrels. The barrel could either have been cut down or somebody could have swapped out the barrel from one of the early Loewe Cavalry Carbines.

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  • mjs1455
    I was intrested in finding the pieces to put it back together also so any help identifying what it is is a big help.I will try to get some pics of it posted.Thanks for the help.
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