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James K · July 11, 2013, 03:10 PM

Are you sure it is Egyptian? The 49 was made in four calibers, 8x57, 7x57, 7.65x54 and .30-'06. Your description sounds like an Argentine rifle in 7.65.

A chamber cast would tell for sure.

Jim

July 11, 2013, 03:10 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Are you sure it is Egyptian? The 49 was made in four calibers, 8x57, 7x57, 7.65x54 and .30-'06. Your description sounds like an Argentine rifle in 7.65. A chamber cast would tell for sure. Jim