358 Win Mauser? Need help to I.D.

[bcp477]

I don't know it doesn't match the serial * on the receiver.

The "1925" number is NOT a serial number or year of production, but rather what was referred to as an "assembly number". In a nutshell, the rifles were fitted with all their parts during initial assembly...final fitting and any bugs worked out...then, the major parts were given the assembly numbers. Then the rifle was disassembled...and the parts sent off for final finishing. The assembly numbers, as you can imagine, were used so that the correct parts could be put back together, to make the finished rifle.

Over the years of use and periodic refurbishing in military service, it was not uncommon for certain parts to be mixed up, hence mis-matching floor plates, etc. All matching numbers are important for collector purposes, but not for function, as long as the bolt assembly and the receiver match ( that is best, as they were fine-tuned together at the factory...but that doesn't mean that a mis-matched bolt/ receiver won't work...only that matching bits will be smoother together).

[bcp477]

Looks a bit like the barrel could benefit from lapping (it appears to be a bit rough). This is a step often omitted in this day and age. Perhaps further cleanup will eliminate the roughness. The REAL test, though, is shooting it. Even if the bore is a bit rough, it may shoot well. Perhaps very well (I have seen that with several rifles). The downside to a rough bore, that still shoots well, is that it may foul much more quickly and be more difficult to clean up. Time and use will tell...

[Uncle Grinch]

Looks like you’re good to go.

[wolfwing]

12 is a very fast 35 cal twist. Usually they are 14 or 16.

[NyFirefighter357]

I cleaned the fouling with Bore Tech Chameleon which also has a "micro" polish. https://www.boretech.com/products/btck-40002

[NyFirefighter357]

.358 Winchester specs are: Rifling twist 1-12

[Larry Gibson]

.358 Winchester specs are: Rifling twist 1-12

Because Winchester "spec'd" it for their barrels does not mean 12" is an optimum twist for cast bullets. A 14 0r 16" twist would be better for top end velocity with accuracy using cast bullet loads.

However, that being said, I wouldn't turn down that rifle because of the 12" twist should you decide to "gift" it to me......

Merry Christmas to you and yours

[NyFirefighter357]

Because Winchester "spec'd" it for their barrels does not mean 12" is an optimum twist for cast bullets. A 14 0r 16" twist would be better for top end velocity with accuracy using cast bullet loads

I agree Larry, I'll make due with it though. Now to work up some loads.

[wolfwing]

.358 Winchester specs are: Rifling twist 1-12

Learn something everyday. I recently ordered a 35 cal barrel and my choices were 14 or 16 for .358 (16, 18.75 and 20 for .357 groove). Winchester was ahead of the curve on this one!

[pietro]

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Your rifle appears to have been stocked with a very popular (when it was sporterized) Bishop stock.

[NyFirefighter357]

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Your rifle appears to have been stocked with a very popular (when it was sporterized) Bishop stock.

That's nice to know, it also has a Bold trigger #613 as I found when I removed the stock.