Mannlicher Mauser markings question

DavidJayUden · 11-13-2012, 03:48 PM

I just picked up what I believe to be a gunsmith special, a military Mauser 98 action, custom barrel with sporting sights, double set triggers, butterknife bolt handle, old post-type scope, full length stock with the neat custom cap on the end, etc. And a horn butt plate. Chambers the 30-06 round nicely.
What concerns me, and the reason for this posting, is that on the buttstock there is a cartouche, about a 5/8" circle, with a crown in the top and the capital letters "K M" inside. Then there is the large "C 216" just below that.
That all seems very military to me, but on what appears to be a sporting rifle.
Any wisdom to share?
dju

11-13-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Mannlicher Mauser markings question I just picked up what I believe to be a gunsmith special, a military Mauser 98 action, custom barrel with sporting sights, double set triggers, butterknife bolt handle, old post-type scope, full length stock with the neat custom cap on the end, etc. And a horn butt plate. Chambers the 30-06 round nicely. What concerns me, and the reason for this posting, is that on the buttstock there is a cartouche, about a 5/8" circle, with a crown in the top and the capital letters "K M" inside. Then there is the large "C 216" just below that. That all seems very military to me, but on what appears to be a sporting rifle. Any wisdom to share? dju