Firearms international 30/06

[joebu]

Trying to round up some history on a rifle that was passed down to me from my Dad. It is a firearms international and I have looked for other markings- as the internet says this was a gun distributor not a gun maker, but am not finding alot. the other thing my Dad told me was that this used to be a sniper rifle for the military (not sure which branch) and is one of the truest natural sites there is... if anyone knows some more history on firearms internationals I would love to hear it.

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[Mark W.]

GunBroker.com Message Forums - Firearms International, Inc. Where???

 

[joken]

Pitchers will get your answer

 

[joebu]

Thanks, that helps Mark.
Is there any validity that they were used as sniper rifles- all the info I'm reading (in the link) talks about is that the military purchased them. I also wonder- does that mean there are a bunch of 30/06 and they could have different manufacturers...how is there any consistency in the weapons if that is the case?

 

[DeanMk]

I remember F.I.E. as an importer of surplus military arms.
The '06 is probably a rechambered '98 Mauser.
From what I remember, any "mod" work done on the various arms was of pretty good quality.
Nice hand-me-down.


Dean

 

[DeanMk]

Pitchers will get your answer

You forgot to write, "...of beer...". =)