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mapsjanhere · November 24, 2011, 03:32 PM

As a German post war rifle it should have proof marks on the barrel. Eagle over N, and the mark of the proof house and a date (in month/year format). That should tell you when it was made. If there's no German marks on the barrel, the gun was rebarreled in the US.
On second thought, if it's really marked made in Germany it might be pre-WWII (it should have a made in West Germany mark otherwise). Post a pic of the proof marks and we can tell.

November 24, 2011, 03:32 PM	#2
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	As a German post war rifle it should have proof marks on the barrel. Eagle over N, and the mark of the proof house and a date (in month/year format). That should tell you when it was made. If there's no German marks on the barrel, the gun was rebarreled in the US. On second thought, if it's really marked made in Germany it might be pre-WWII (it should have a made in West Germany mark otherwise). Post a pic of the proof marks and we can tell. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.