This Mauser seem to be a 1904 Mauser-Vergueiro without Portuguese
military markings, other than German commercial proof
marks. (proof marks on receiver show 7mm caliber) Caliber is 7mm (7x57)
also marked on sight base.
Not marked as A Federal Police 1910 conract 7 MM (F.P.D.F) Circle around the B seems to be a Brazilian proof ?
Has hinged floor plate. Barrel is
identical configuration to a M-1909 Argentine, (29 inch) Was covered in
black paint and stock cut down., Was missing the cocking piece and
safely and bolt shroud (found these parts)
Looking for original full
length rifle stock (not 1904/39 carbine stock).
Info points to a Salesman's sample, used to gain the contract for
the Brazilian Police in 1910. Some information also points
that some of these were made for Siam.
Looking for some more info,
reference and
pictures on this type rifle.
Found a M-1904 in 6.5 Portuguese a few years back at a show, also
was
sporterized. Took several years to find all the parts (stock
especially). Was really neat because Portuguese Crest was scratched out
and
Dominican Republic markings were added.
Still haven't found any ammo for the 6.5 .
Thanks all
David