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Columbia bought the FN model 1924/30 rifle and carbine before WWII.
After the war, due to free American Aid 30.06 ammo, they converted them to 30.06.
The rear receiver bridge was stamped "30", and the rear edge of the receiver ring had a small circular cut to clear the longer 30.06 rounds when loading.
These FN rifles were clearly stamped with:
"Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre" or an abbreviated version on the left side of the receiver.
On the top of the receiver ring will be Columbia's receiver ring marking with the name Columbia.
The barrel and receiver will have a variety of small FN proof and inspector's markings such as a Crown in an oval with the letters "LG".
The key identifying marks will be on the top of the receiver ring, the left side of the receiver, and on the barrel under the wood.
Often, the receiver ring stamp was removed over the years by various owners.
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