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TheNatureBoy · September 28, 2013, 10:40 AM

I recently purchased a .243 rifle from my hunting buddy that was built by a gunsmith friend of his. The receiver appears to be Mauser 98. On the top of the receiver and between the year stamp 1920 and 1918 is a word that starts with AM and ends with the letter G. There were other letters but I couldn't make out what they are. There are other markings as well but I'm gonna have to get a magnifying glass to see what they are. One side of the receiver has the letters GEW 98. It also has a C 4440 on the receiver. I don't know anything about Mauser actions/receivers so anything you can tell me will be a big help. Thanks in advance

September 28, 2013, 10:40 AM	#1
TheNatureBoy Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Posts: 1,204	Mauser 98 Receiver I recently purchased a .243 rifle from my hunting buddy that was built by a gunsmith friend of his. The receiver appears to be Mauser 98. On the top of the receiver and between the year stamp 1920 and 1918 is a word that starts with AM and ends with the letter G. There were other letters but I couldn't make out what they are. There are other markings as well but I'm gonna have to get a magnifying glass to see what they are. One side of the receiver has the letters GEW 98. It also has a C 4440 on the receiver. I don't know anything about Mauser actions/receivers so anything you can tell me will be a big help. Thanks in advance