Rifle identification

[Sixnickells]

New here, thanks in advance for helping.

I have an older bolt action 30.06 rifle that I inherited from my dad when he passed in 2006. I know he had it at least back to the early 1980s, but probably for some years even before that.

The rifle has no manufacturer info or import info stamped on it, but there are some clues.

One thing of note is, the bolt has “Mark II” etched on it, which led me to think it might be a Ruger M77 Mark II. I reached out to Ruger and emailed them photos. They said it is not a Ruger and they believed it is a Remington. I asked what led them to believe it was Remington vs any other manufacturer, and they [/img] to have gone silent. At least for now.

It seems the app I’m using will only let me post one photo at a time, so I will try to include more photos as replies to the post.


Any help you can provide is appreciated.


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[Sixnickells]

Here are the other photos. Thanks.


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[Sixnickells]

New here, thanks in advance for helping.

I have an older bolt action 30.06 rifle that I inherited from my dad when he passed in 2006. I know he had it at least back to the early 1980s, but probably for some years even before that.

The rifle has no manufacturer info or import info stamped on it, but there are some clues.

One thing of note is, the bolt has “Mark II” etched on it, which led me to think it might be a Ruger M77 Mark II. I reached out to Ruger and emailed them photos. They said it is not a Ruger and they believed it is a Remington. I asked what led them to believe it was Remington vs any other manufacturer, and they [/img] to have gone silent. At least for now.

It seems the app I’m using will only let me post one photo at a time, so I will try to include more photos as replies to the post.


Any help you can provide is appreciated.








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[Sixnickells]

Boy, this app is crazy. It keeps telling me my posts/replies have failed. So I resubmit and later find it is over posting. So sorry.


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[dieNusse1]

It's been awhile since I've reworked one but my best guess is that it's a converted military Mauser. Several model were made ('93, '98, '09 Argentine etc) and many were made for various countries.

Remove the front scope mount and check for some sort of crest stamped on the breach. That should indicate which model it might be.

[Sixnickells]

It's been awhile since I've reworked one but my best guess is that it's a converted military Mauser. Several model were made ('93, '98, '09 Argentine etc) and many were made for various countries.

Remove the front scope mount and check for some sort of crest stamped on the breach. That should indicate which model it might be.

Interesting you said that. Remington got back to me today and said it’s not one of theirs. The Remington rep said he suspects it is a Mauser because of the bolt and safety mechanism configuration.

I’ll definitely take the scope off and check. If there’s anything there, I’ll post a photo.

I also emailed Mauser and Mauser USA earlier today as well.

My dad also had a 7.65 Argentine and I remember he had said was an old converted military rifle. It wasn’t easy for him to find ammo for as years went by. One of my brothers ended up with it after dad passed.

It’s a curios investigation and I appreciate your help. Thank you.


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[Sixnickells]

Or maybe it was 7.62, been a lot of years.


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[Sixnickells]

I took the scope off and the mounts had the numbers “45” and “46” on them. Probably a part of the scope and not the actual rifle, though.







Taking the mounts off revealed no further markings.







However, I did spot the number “23” on the bolt which I had not seen previously.




Still puzzled. Mauser and Mauser USA have not responded to my inquiries.


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[nambujim]

Although I usually only mess with Model 14/141 Remington Rifles I also happen to have a "commercial" Mauser 98 chambered for .257 Ackley Improved. One of the things I did to it years ago was install a "Dayton Traister Mark II Safety" that would allow shorter safety movement allowing for better scope clearance..............also a lot better that than the standard Mauser safety. The trigger assembly is Mauser and that is some sort of Mauser proof on it. I replaced my trigger with a Canjar countless years ago.

So I'm pretty sure you have some sort of a Mauser 98 with a Dayton Mark II Safety, my safety is marked just like yours. Hope this helps.

Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC

[Sixnickells]

Thanks, Jim. It definitely helps and makes sense. Gives me more than I’ve got to keep digging into. Much appreciated.

Bradley Nickell


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[jcj54]

What you have is a 1898 pattern Mauser type sporterized military rifle. Mauser designed it but it is anybody's guess as to who made it or sporterised it. It has a commercial barrel and the bolt handle has been modified to clear the scope. The bases are Weaver brand and the numbers are Weaver item numbers which are correct for a Mauser 98 pattern rifle. Hope this is useful.

[Sixnickells]

What you have is a 1898 pattern Mauser type sporterized military rifle. Mauser designed it but it is anybody's guess as to who made it or sporterised it. It has a commercial barrel and the bolt handle has been modified to clear the scope. The bases are Weaver brand and the numbers are Weaver item numbers which are correct for a Mauser 98 pattern rifle. Hope this is useful.

Thanks, jcj54. Great info. As you have pointed out and I had so figured, I’m at a dead end. But you and others have given me the info I was looking for. Im thankful to have some better idea of what the rifle is beyond the action type and caliber. Much appreciated.


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[5ta5iu]

Thank you!
I just want to say a big thank you to the whole community. I inherited the same gun from my dad, who just passed in March of 2025. The only marking I had on my gun was Sweden, but I saw the picture and its the exact same gun. I just want to acknowledge everyone, and say that I appreciate all of you.