Bolt Action identification

[SomeGuy]

I just want to show my complete ignorance of bolt action rifles. This was one of my dad's I inherited (long story). He liked to build guns, bolt actions, lots of them and this is the one I received. I don't see any stamps or engravings except for a serial number on the receiver. I know his specialty were Mauser's, but something just tells me this isn't one. The only thing that I can see that might set this apart is the safety on the rear of the bolt. Also it looks like it could be made to accept mags since I took the stock off and it has an opening under the receiver. As it sits, it's just a single shot 223.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

Looks like a 1903 action.

 

[SomeGuy]

I guess that settles it, it's a 1903. More than what I could come up with anyway. I was thinking it might just be something my dad came up with in his shop.

 

[cowadle]

no it isn't a 1903 that is for sure. looks kinda like an 88 mauser but the safety is wrong. also looks very ruger ish

 

[mightymouse]

Looks to be a Mauser action with an aftermarket safety. Such a safety was a popular modification as the military Mauser safety would not clear low-mounted scopes.

 

[scott024]

I agree with mightymouse. It's definitely a mauser action and the swing safety. I think those were on swedish mausers IIRC.

 

[cowadle]

i agree. looks like a 1898 mauser to me with an aftermarket wisner type safety

 

[mightymouse]

I agree with mightymouse. It's definitely a mauser action and the swing safety. I think those were on swedish mausers IIRC.

Not a Swede for sure. The Swedish action had a knurled protrusion that stuck up L-shaped from the rear of the striker (used for easing the striker forward, as one could also do on the Mauser-inspired '03 Springfield action).

 

[SPDguns]

It looks like a short action, so it wouldn't be an '03.

 

[okie98]

Looks like a commercial FN Mauser action.