Re: French 8mm Mauser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zebra308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will try get pics. I was told that when the Germans had occupied France that the French were forced to make the rifles ? And no I know the difference between a Russian Nagant, a Mauser and a Springer. </div></div>
Sorry if I came across a little harsh. I apologize.
The part that throws me is the "English stamping in French". There were K98s made in France during and just after WW2. However, that description doesn't ring any bells for me and I would have to do some research to figure out what it may possibly be. My gut feeling is that it's more likely to be Belgian (FN). Possibly a K98, or even an M24 (predecessor to K98k), but less likely to be one made under German supervision. A lot of stuff was brought back from WW2, so it's tough to say what it could be. I'm anxious to see what you find out.
John </div></div>
Can you provide some further info on the French-made 98's? I've never heard of occupation era Mauser's made in France. The belgian FN's as you noted, yes(post-war), but not France.
Any info/links would be great!
Thanks