Does anyone know this Proof Mark

Bluehavana · December 8, 2012, 09:07 PM

This is an older 30-06 I can provide more pictures if necessary. The proof mark is on top of the barrel right where it goes into the action.

Kreyzhorse · December 9, 2012, 06:47 AM

Better pictures of the proof mark and the rifle might help in discovering information on your gun.

Bluehavana · December 9, 2012, 02:54 PM

Here are some more photos. I really appreciate any and all input. I think it was made sometime in the 50s had a Pachmayr swing out scope mount on it. That says mauser 98 on it. It is very close in design to a Mauser.

Bluehavana · December 9, 2012, 03:01 PM

If any information or additional pictures i could provide would help please let me know, Thank you

BillM · December 9, 2012, 03:18 PM

It IS a mauser action. I don't think that mark is a proofmark. I
suspect it is the mark of the person/company that built the rifle,
or possibly the logo of the manufacturer of the barrel.

It looks like a well done 30-06 sporter built on a 98 mauser action.
Could date anywhere from the early 50's on---gunsmiths are still
building them today, although other actions are more popular now.

Brian Pfleuger · December 9, 2012, 03:27 PM

Moved to research forum

tahunua001 · December 9, 2012, 07:04 PM

I agree, it was a mauser action, more than likely chambered in 8mm originally and was sporterized and converted to 30-06 later on which would have included the rebarrel where that is more than likely a private makers mark or local gunsmith trademark.

Hawg · December 9, 2012, 08:40 PM

I've seen similar marks on WWII German dress bayonets.

Scorch · December 10, 2012, 04:30 PM

From the looks of it, I suspect it was done by one of the companies that would strip rifles for the actions, rebarrel them, and sell them as economical hunting rifles. Santa Fe Arms, Golden State Arms, and many others did this, it was not uncommon. Value for these Mausers runs around $300-$350ish typically.

mapsjanhere · December 10, 2012, 06:33 PM

Take the action out of the stock, and check under the barrel; that's where German proof marks would be. So I agree, with the heavily varnished stock I'd say US scrub and rebarrel job.

Bluehavana · December 10, 2012, 07:11 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. These are the only makers i could fine under the receiver.

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December 9, 2012, 07:04 PM	#7
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I agree, it was a mauser action, more than likely chambered in 8mm originally and was sporterized and converted to 30-06 later on which would have included the rebarrel where that is more than likely a private makers mark or local gunsmith trademark. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

December 10, 2012, 04:30 PM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	From the looks of it, I suspect it was done by one of the companies that would strip rifles for the actions, rebarrel them, and sell them as economical hunting rifles. Santa Fe Arms, Golden State Arms, and many others did this, it was not uncommon. Value for these Mausers runs around $300-$350ish typically. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

December 10, 2012, 06:33 PM	#10
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	Take the action out of the stock, and check under the barrel; that's where German proof marks would be. So I agree, with the heavily varnished stock I'd say US scrub and rebarrel job. __________________ 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.

December 9, 2012, 03:18 PM	#5
BillM Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 791	It IS a mauser action. I don't think that mark is a proofmark. I suspect it is the mark of the person/company that built the rifle, or possibly the logo of the manufacturer of the barrel. It looks like a well done 30-06 sporter built on a 98 mauser action. Could date anywhere from the early 50's on---gunsmiths are still building them today, although other actions are more popular now.

December 9, 2012, 08:40 PM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	I've seen similar marks on WWII German dress bayonets.