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PetahW · February 18, 2013, 06:26 PM

Since I cannot clearly make out the receiver crest marking, except for "Herstal, Leige", I believe you have a sporterized (rebarreled, restocked, D/T'd for scope, altered bolt handle, etc, etc) 1889 Mauser - as exemplified by it's single-column external magazine, small receiver ring, and "cock-on-closing" features, in addition to not having the upgraded gas-handling & other safety features of the later 1898 Mauser (Mauser 98).

IIRC, they're usually referred to as Argentine Mausers, as Argentina gave Mauser a large contract for military rifles.

The 250 Savage is most likely at the top limit of what the action can handle.

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February 18, 2013, 06:26 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	Since I cannot clearly make out the receiver crest marking, except for "Herstal, Leige", I believe you have a sporterized (rebarreled, restocked, D/T'd for scope, altered bolt handle, etc, etc) 1889 Mauser - as exemplified by it's single-column external magazine, small receiver ring, and "cock-on-closing" features, in addition to not having the upgraded gas-handling & other safety features of the later 1898 Mauser (Mauser 98). IIRC, they're usually referred to as Argentine Mausers, as Argentina gave Mauser a large contract for military rifles. The 250 Savage is most likely at the top limit of what the action can handle. . Last edited by PetahW; February 18, 2013 at 06:38 PM.