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I just purchased a mauser rifle and was wondering if someone could help me with the markings.On the chamber it has a crown over a script L then abl in block lettering underneath the L with a date of 1951 under that any information on this rifle would great
thanks ed

If noone here is able to help you with that, you may find some info on the topic at the Mauser forum ( http://www.mauserguns.com/ )

Without seeing a picture, it sounds like a Belgian Mauser. The book "Mauser Military Rifles of the World" describes a marking like yours for a Model 50 short rifle.:

"Manufacrure's markings on the receiver ring, or on the 1950 models, a crowned "B"/"ABL"/date. Apparently "L" marked specimens also exist.

Is it chambered for .30-06 with an overall length of 43.5 inches??

I recomend this book by Robert W D Ball for anyone interested in Mauser rifles. A fourth edition is coming out and Mr. Ball thinks that it will be available sometime in late November or December.

Steve