Looks like Sporting Carbine Type M pattern 720 (pg. 126 Jon Speed Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles). Serial # 118197 places it pre-war 1936-37. There were only 127,000 Commercial Mausers produced and many have been altered or destroyed. Mr Speed evaluates the Model M carbine between $1000. Depending on condition and extras.
MThe Model 1895 brought to the “Transvaal” was also known as 'Boer Model' Mauser 3 and were marked “O.V.S” (Oranje Vrij Staat) just above the serial number accompanied by MOD.MAUSER and the date of the manufacturer. Due to this, a misunderstanding occurred regarding the identification between the Model 1896 and Model 1897. What is a good website to use to help with identification of a model 98 German Mauser, such as the proof marks and serial number dating. The Gewehr 98 is a German bolt action rifle made by Mauser firing cartridges from a 5-round. 3 waa135s on receiver, 1 on top above Mod.98, 2 on opposite side from serial number barrel has 44 date front sight has hood, unmarked, on front of front sight base there is a small eagle bolt is numbered on bolt handle, rear shroud, last 2 digits on back of firing pin. Everything else including safety is un-numbered. OVAL machined gas ports in. FN Model 98 Mauser Bayonet 1924 Serial Number. Maker: Mauser; Model: Bayonet; Caliber: Description: This is a very nice FN Model 98 bayonet with an overall length of 20 1/4 inches. This was designed for the FN Mauser Model 98, FN Mauser Model 1924, FN Mauser Model 24/30 and FN Mauser model 1934.
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