Hi everyone.
Thanks for allowing me to join your forum. Seems there is some great knowledge in this group, so I would really appreciate your comments.
I bought this Mauser from a dealer in Australia and was told it's a Boer Mauser.
From a Facebook site, I was told that it's definitely a ZAR Boer Mauser, Model 1893 and manufactured in 1896. The serial numbers are all matching, apart from the bolt missing the last "9". However, I was told this is a factory error only, as the numbers are too close to explain the mismatch.
Can someone please explain why it has the following marks: "Mod. Mauser 1896, Ludw. Loewe & Co", but it's actually a Model 1893? I know the bolt is 1893, but why not stamp it "Mod. 1893" instead then?
Also, what are your opinions on the missing number on the bolt?
As I'm a Boer myself, now living in Australia, this item is of great historical and sentimental value to me. I would love to know and learn more about it.
Maybe "Dutchman" can leave some comments as well.
I see in previous posts he definitely has a great knowledge on Boer Mausers.
Many thanks in adavance.