What is the value of a FN 264 bolt action rifle mauser 98 bolt claw extractor sn. In 1898 and it shoots a 7.9mm or 8mm round i have one with the serial number 4101 also known as Gew 98 Trending.
I have the opportunity to buy an FN Mauser from a co-worker at my new job. The rifle is just purely beautiful, but I think it's been sporterized (Kind of short stock+scope rings). I have several questions.1) Is there any way to tell exactly what model FN Mauser it is from the serial number?2) Is there any way to tell the date of manufacture from the serial number?3) There is no caliber stamped on the rifle. There is no chamber cut that I can tell that would give it away as being a.30-06 or something so I'm assuming it's an 8MM but I definitely would love to know if I'm anywhere close with that assumption. If I buy it I'll take it to my favorite gunsmith and have them check it out for me, but I'd appreciate any help y'all could give me ahead of time.If it will help, I can post the serial number. There were a lot of FN Mausers that made their way to Israel in the late 1940's-early 50's. Many made their way to the U.S.
About twenty years ago on the surplus market. They were for the most part, rebarreled and rechambered by the Israeli's in 7.62x51 NATO. Look for Israeli markings or markings that could shed some light on what your friend has. Look particularly on the left side of the receiver wall.
There were Mauser 98 and 98-type actions made by FN if Belgium, BRNO of Czechoslovakia, Steyr Works of Austria, DWM of Germany, Poland, Yugoslavia, etc., and smaller ring Mauser 96’s made in Sweden. Look to for indications of South American, Siamese, Chinese, and Spanish markings. Calibers were many and may include 7mm, 7.92x57mm, 7.65mm Argentine, 6.5mm Swedish, etc.If the rifle is in original military configuration, it will be worth more than if it was sporterized. However, even a sporter can be expensive depending on the quality of fine craftsmanship that was put into it. Ok, picked it up today.Here's everything that is written on it.' Buehler' is stamped on the back of the saftey.
Unlike Mark's mauser and most of the others I've played with, this safety does not flip all the way over to hold it. Also, when I release the safety, the bolt releases (As if I've pulled the trigger).On the left side of the receiver wall is stamped, 'Fab.
D'Armes de Guehre (or Guerre. It's as if the first r wasn't stamped all the way) Herstal - Belgique'Then forward, on the chamber wall, it says, '7.0 M (And then an R with a line underneath it)' then below that, B. Blindee.There is a coat of arms stamped on the top of the reciever as well, but I don't know to what country it belongs however.Any ideas as to caliber or other info?
FN MauserI have an FN mauser that my dad bought at a K-mart back in the late 1960's (and paid all of $20 for it). It has the FN crest on the receiver, along with a date of 1953.
It is 8mm (it better be, that's what I shot through it, and besides, 30-06 is too long for the bolt to close), and looks for all the world like a WWII rifle (has all the furniture, even takes the bayonet). Dad bought it with the intention of bending the bolt down (propane torch, hammer, vise) and mounting a scope to use it for hunting - thank God he never got around to it. Currently resides in my gun safe, safe and sound. Yep, take it to a smith and find out what it is chambered for.I'm kind of baffled and more than a little concerned about your comments reguarding the safety. It does not seem to work and what really scares me is your statement that when you release the safety the bolt releases as if you fired it. This is wrong! Have you taken it apart?
Here's a link about Mauser bolt takedown - it is for a K98 but basically a mauser bolt is a mauser bolt (unless you have a really early design). The safety lever is on a rod that has a small arc of metal on the end. That arc is supposed to slide into a slot preventing the bolt from functioning. FS00008 wrote:'Buehler' is stamped on the back of the saftey.Bohica1962 wrote ' Buehler is an after market safety made for the K98 when a scope is mounted because the original Mauser safety won't clear the bottom of the scope.
I'd take this rifle to a gunsmith before I ever put a round in the chamber. It may also have an aftermarket trigger or the original may have been 'worked' on.Ok, I know jack about a Buehler safety, but Bohica's comment echoes a thought I had about whether or not the trigger has been messed with. Was wondering if the sear was ground down enough that the firing pin spring tension is enough to release the pin when the safety is released - when cocked, safety off, how heavy is the trigger? Will a good knock release it?Trying to separate the possibles here.First, the Buehler safety works in ways you and I don't know, causing the bolt to release.Second, the Buehler safety is working fine but the trigger is the problem.Third, Bubba messed up both of them.
Number of employees3000 worldwideWebsiteFabrique Nationale Herstal (English: National Factory Herstal), self-identified as FN Herstal and often referred to as Fabrique Nationale or simply FN, is a leading manufacturer located in, owned by the which is in turn owned by the regional government of. It is currently the largest exporter of military small arms in Europe.also owns. FN America is the subsidiary of FN Herstal; FN America was formed by the merger of FN's previous two American subsidiaries: FN Manufacturing and FNH USA. FN Manufacturing, located in, was the manufacturing branch of FN Herstal in the United States, producing firearms such as the and machine guns and the, among others. FNH USA, located in, was the sales and marketing branch of FN Herstal in the United States. After the merger, the facilities in South Carolina and Virginia remained, but with integrated management. A United Kingdom based manufacturing facility FNH UK is now also in operation.
PistolFN Herstal originated in the small city of, near. The Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre (French for National Factory of Weapons of War) was established in 1889 to manufacture 150,000 ordered by the Government. FN was co-founded by the major arms makers of the region, with Henri Pieper of being the driving force and the primary shareholder of the new company. In 1897 the company entered into a long-lasting relationship with, a well-known american firearms designer. FN was an important manufacturer of motor vehicles in Belgium, a development championed by as managing director.
Were produced in Herstal in the early 1900s until 1935. Production of continued until 1965, and production of trucks until 1970. In 1973, FN changed its name to reflect a product line diversified far beyond just 'weapons of war', adopting the current name of Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal.One of Fabrique Nationale's handguns, a in 9×17mm (serial number 19074) was one of four weapons that were taken from the assassins of, although it is unknown which of the four weapons fired the fatal round.began development of the (sometimes written as Hi-Power) pistol, the GP standing for Grande Puissance or 'high power' in French.
However, the weapon was finalized by and did not appear until nearly a decade after Browning's death.The FN Manufacturing LLC plant in is part of the military division of FN. It is primarily responsible for the production of U.S. Military weapons, such as,. FN Herstal weapons.
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