Bolt gun identification and caliber

[metalhead68]

Seeking help identifying this bolt gun. This was left to me from the death of a family member and there are no identifying marks nor do i know anything about it. I'll have to wait till I get home to tear into it. I know it's not a 1903 Springfield from the safety right rear of the action. I believe it's of a Mauser design

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[bcp]

British Pattern 14 Enfield(303 British) or US Model 1917 Enfield (30-06) if original barrel.

Looks like a "flaming bomb" (US) stamp on the left side. Definitive marks should be under the front scope base.

Bruce

 

[metalhead68]

Pattern 14 Enfield(303 British) or Model 1917 Enfield (30-06) if original barrel.

Bruce




Thanks Bruce, any way to determine the caliber for sure other than trial and error?


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[bcp]

Bruce

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The receiver has a "Flaming Bomb"....I would bet its a 1917 US Enfield.
Andy

 

[metalhead68]

The receiver has a "Flaming Bomb"....I would bet its a 1917 US Enfield.
Andy

I'm assuming the flaming Bomb is the stamp on the left side of the action in the second photo?

 

[metalhead68]

I think it's going to be a fun restoration. I'll have to look and see if Bishop still makes a stock for these

 

[Nosferatu]

This is the flaming bomb:

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'm assuming the flaming Bomb is the stamp on the left side of the action in the second photo?

Yep...that would be it.
It is a 'proof mark " of US Issue firearms of WWI onward.
Andy

 

[metalhead68]

This is the flaming bomb:

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[metalhead68]

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This is a cropping of the second photo of left side of action

 

[bcp]

The rear sight protective "ears" have been ground off so no way to go fully back to military configuration with the rear sight.

Does it still have a 26 inch barrel? They were commonly shortened to remove the front sight and the barrel sight mount machining, and to make it handier.

Bruce

 

[metalhead68]

Shortened to 24", never be restored to original condition but if the barrel isn't damaged it can still be made into a decent range weapon

 

[orygun]

Shortened to 24", never be restored to original condition but if the barrel isn't damaged it can still be made into a decent range weapon

Or used as a hunting rifle, like it's spent most of it's life being, and that's not a bad thing.
The 30-06 is a fine cartridge

 

[bcp]

Your relative was likely really proud of that rifle. It's a more solid, reliable rifle than many modern rifles, just not as stylish. Use it as-is in their memory.

Bruce

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Would love to see more of this rifle...
I like a well thought out "Sporter" made from a military rifle.
This one looks like a good one.
Assuming the bore is good...it would make for a dandy hunting rifle.
Andy

 

[JRuby]

I have two rifles built off from that action - a 338-06 and a 300H&H. A Square made some really heavy kickers on that action. Other than cock on close and the weight it is a great action in my opinion for a sporter rifle. Solid as a rock and dependable - the last 1917 action was built I believe in 1919.

 

[bcp]

And Remington made the commercial version, the Model 30, in many chamberings, until 1940.

Remington Model 30 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Bruce

 

[JRuby]

The Remington Model 30 was a nice rifle - use to have one - had a crescent but plate - not a fan. Overall it was a very nice rifle.

 

[metalhead68]

Your relative was likely really proud of that rifle. It's a more solid, reliable rifle that many modern rifles, just not as stylish. Use it as-is in their memory.

Bruce

I've been studying and practicing gun smithing in my spare time as a hobby. I don't hunt anymore but I love shooting distance. I'll make it shine again when I'm done.