A guy that works for me (Egyptian) offered me this gun for sale. It is a bolt gun and links to pics follow. The condition is fair. There is a fair amount of pitting but the action is smooth and the internals look (at a glance) to be ok. He wants 50$ for it. On the side of the chamber it says
<span style="font-weight: bold">FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE
HERSTAL-BELGIQUE </span>
which pretty much rules out Egyptian origin. On the top of the gun is an elongate hexagon with capital letters <span style="font-style: italic">I O B </span>
There is a serial number in the 4000s and on the bottom metal a few numbers. The ID of the barrel is roughly 0.280 or roughly 7 mm. I am guessing this is an old 7mm Mauser??
I am guessing it is worth 50$ (!). I am more curious if I could shoot it....naturally i would have a gunsmith check it out
Ideas on age?
Any comments appreciated
<span style="font-weight: bold">FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE
HERSTAL-BELGIQUE </span>
which pretty much rules out Egyptian origin. On the top of the gun is an elongate hexagon with capital letters <span style="font-style: italic">I O B </span>
There is a serial number in the 4000s and on the bottom metal a few numbers. The ID of the barrel is roughly 0.280 or roughly 7 mm. I am guessing this is an old 7mm Mauser??
I am guessing it is worth 50$ (!). I am more curious if I could shoot it....naturally i would have a gunsmith check it out
Ideas on age?
Any comments appreciated