As long as you dont modify the parts you can return for a refund if they are incorrect. Have fun! The last rifles were produced in 1964. No1Mk3 Warrant Officer C2 Posts: 1197 Victoria. Mine was pretty well used, but still shot well. FN's later Mausers were made of the best steel and you simply cannot go wrong with one. 7mm 8mm Mauser Rifle Follower Part Persian 98/29 Colombian 1950 FN 1924 m24 m98 8mm Mauser Follower German 98 k98 98k m98 GEW Turk M38 Turkish 1938 Rifle Part 8mm Mauser Rifle Follower Part Yugo 98 M24 M48 24/47 24/52 Czech VZ24 m98 98/22 This started life as a Colombian Model 1930 Mauser 98 built on contract by FN in Belgium for Colombia in 7mm. The bore is nice and I'm looking forward to seeing what it does at the target range. will keep an eye on head space, right now the bolt closes 1/3 on a go gauge. If you are lucky, the barrel should be nearly new with little or no wear. I'd like to find a Model 1950 Short Rifle or a 24/30 Carbine. The bolt on this one has some German marks so it adds to the Mauser history in this rifle. Payment Type: Payment Type: Please Add / Select Card. NAT. Complete and mathcing nos, full wood original mauser. In addition, the side of the front receiver ring will have a Belgian proof that looks like a pillar on a stepped pedestal. I'm thinking about redoing the stock and rust bluing the metal after I finish my current project (A Left-handed Arisaka Fajen stock blank project-pictures on that will be on a different thread.) Sold for: $230.00 to j****1 "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. The R.Famage government plant remodeled them in the 1950s from 7mm I believe to the standard post-war 30-06. Description: On consignment we have an FN Herstal 1950 Moroccan 98 Mauser in .30-06. Receiver is in the white with a nice Colombian crest and FN markings. Condition is excellent, appearing new and unused, with only light marks from handling. The 1950 was used as a limited issue until enough 1950 autos could be built, and as a fall-back if the auto rifle had problems. A number of South American countries including Colombia adopted .30-06 in the 1950s with encouragement from the US government which provided free or subsidised ammunition. Fine action and shoots tight groups esp with FMJ ammo. This Mauser is good for the collector or shooter. I've though the yellow was like the M1917 Enfield lend/lease rifles that had red paint on the butt stock, to possibly denote caliber, but I have seen some with no paint or trace of paint and I have seen only one other with the yellow paint. The Army adopted an improved Turkish Mauser Model 1890 as the 7.65 mm Modelo Argentino 1891. And Fabrique National made Mausers from the 1890s to the 1950s. In the 1950s, Colombia reworked their 7 mm. These were made to Coolombian specifications and have some different attributes. Here is a very clean Fab. This is one of the few Mauser's originally factory chambered in .30-06. As for the extractor, probably any Fabrique National Mauser extractor would work. NOT FOR SALE. I thought you were going to tell us this one had one of those chamber inserts converting it from .30-'06 to 7.62 that was so popular a few decades ago! Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Rober W. D. Ball does not give enough information for me to say if the 1950 Belgium parts are the same or will work on the Colombian FN 1950. Top. Mauser ( F.N. ) Made by FN for Colombia pre war in 7 mm, then the whole shipment was sent back to FN in Europe to be rebored in 1952 to 3006 calibre so they could use American ammunition. This Mauser is good for the collector or shooter. Dug it out of the safe & took it to the range, shoots well with milserp 30-06. also fired some Rem 220 gr. A FN1940 Colombian. They made some of the best rifles ever. This is a “.30" marked Mauser action (on the bridge) that started out as an FN-made, Model 1950 Columbian Short Rifle. Lol. Buymilsurp.com Colombian M1950 FN Mauser 30-06 - INFO ONLY. See Auction Information for full details." The designation Mle 24/30 is incorrect strictly speaking, since the Model 24 rifle is different from the Model 30. That is a long distance cartridge (for the time) in a short rifle. SKS-FILES exclusive announcement!! Columbian FN Mauser Model 1950 Short Rifle .30-06 Springfield. Mauser action 30-06 built for Colombian Military by FN. The bolt on this one has some German marks so it adds to the Mauser history in this rifle. It is also the reason for the notch in the rear receiver. A 1950 FN made Columbian 30-06 Mauser. It is also set up to us the .03A3 stripper clip, because the US was supplying Colombia with ammo. Order Mauser 1912 Columbian Rifle parts from Numrich - providing parts, accessories, and schematics since 1950. This is a timeline of Colombian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Colombia and its predecessor states. Rifle is in overall very good condition. This is a “.30" marked Mauser action (on the bridge) that started out as an FN-made, Model 1950 Columbian Short Rifle. The metal retains 85-90% of an added phosphate finish with silvering along the high edges, and dark patches of pplum-brown freckling on the otherwise gray bolt. The rifles were then marked on the rear receiver bridge with the ".30" caliber designation, and reblued. An unknown number of FN Model 1950 rifles were delivered for the contract. 2) FN never produced 30.06 barrels or ammuntion prior to 1946, the caliber was totally unknown in Europe and never commercialized by FN until American G.I. Our Assessment: This Columbian Model 1950 Short Rifle was made by FN for Columbia in .30-06. Banned for life!! I'm thinking about redoing the stock and rust bluing the metal after I finish my current project (A Left-handed Arisaka Fajen stock blank project-pictures on that will be on a … Mechanical condition is in great shape. Fine action and shoots tight groups esp with FMJ ammo. The stock & rear sight on this rifle were converted to Model 1950 … The reworked rifles were given new F–prefix serial numbers to indicate rework at the State military factory, Fabrica Material de Guerra (FAMAGE), in Bogota. Nice models have gone up in price around here, to over $250, depending on condition. Greasemonkey, reading your posts is like going to a huge firearms museum! The new ones purchased in the 1950s from FN have a buttplate that wraps around about the back 1/4 inch of the stock, like this: Buttplate style of an FN Mauser purchased by Colombia in .30-06. Gun is in … Model 1950 Columbian Short Rifle .30-06 Sprg cal Bolt Action Full Wood Military Rifle w/ 445 mm bbl [ matching numbered bolt, traces of blue finish fading to grey, good wood, w/sling swivels, metal butt plate (108) ] Ser # 5288 Over-all Good with bayonet. This may prove to be a good back-up or second rifle this hunting season. Here is an interesting Old Mauser 98 not seen very often anymore. This gun features a walnut military stock with steel buttplate, model 98 Mauser action made by FN Herstal of Belgium, and 18" barrel with open military sights. All I can suggest is to order the parts and see if they will work for your rifle. 1) FN never made commercial Mauser rifles prior to 1946. This rifle is in the standard U.S. rifle caliber and much hunting ammo is available. The metal retains 85-90% of an added phosphate finish with silvering along the high edges, and dark patches of pplum-brown freckling on the otherwise gray bolt. I came across a .30-06 mauser at a local store that grabbed my eye cause it has that "Battle Used" look that I love. FAB. Belgian Navy contract Mauser short rifle made by FN, Herstal, Belgium in 1951.The rifle has characteristic baked gray enamel finish used by the Belgian Navy (as opposed to the baked black enamel finish found on the Belgian Army contract rifles). :thup: The 1950 was used as a limited issue until enough 1950 autos could be built, and as a fall-back if the auto rifle had problems. Barrel length is 23 1/2" Lg. Don't know a particular source for the parts but look for Herstall-Belgium FN mauser parts for a start. I'm thinking about redoing the stock and rust bluing the metal after I finish my current project (A Left-handed Arisaka Fajen stock blank project-pictures on that will be on a different thread.) Nat. Stock nad handguard are present, lightly refinished. It sounds very much like an FN Model 1950 then. The rifle seen here has matching numbers, it's cleaning rod and a sling. The Mauser Model 71/84 was issued by the Provencial Police around Bueos Aires. Hello, Some things that you should know, all of which are in my book. S/N is 12812. Any idea why the butt plates were painted yellow? I'm looking for some info and advice about Colombian FN Mausers in 30-06. Send lawyers guns and money...uh, skip the lawyers. Thought of giving it a full sporter job but would cost more than its worth so i will keep as is. All other military Mauser's in 30/06 were converted to that caliber. From what I've read some were converted and others were made in this calibre. Our Assessment: This is the FN Belgian manufactured original .30-06 Mauser delivered to Colombia in 1950. Fabrique Nationale , Model 1950 Colombian Mauser, 7.62, Used - Very Good Condition, Bolt Action, Rifle from Historic Guns & Militaria, Arlesey, Bedfordshire New and Used Guns for Sale A sporterised model 1950 Colombian Mauser in 7.62 x 51mm cal made by FN in Belgium, in very good condition. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. It has an intact crest. About all I can say at the moment is it is not Colombian, nor Argentine, Put up some pics of the left side rail, Cheers. What model Columbian rifle do you have? The 1950 was one of the finest military Mauser's ever made, and makes both a great shooter as well as a collectible, depending on actual condition. This is a “.30" marked Mauser action (on the bridge) that started out as an FN-made, Model 1950 Columbian Short Rifle. This is a “.30" marked Mauser action (on the bridge) that started out as an FN-made, Model 1950 Columbian Short Rifle. That is a long distance cartridge (for the time) in a short rifle. I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse...... Wow.. What a life.. And now it gets to spend it's retirement with you. The bore is bright and shiny and gauges a 1.5 at the muzzle out of 10. I believe this is the last ever foreign contract Mauser produced at FN, and is chambered in the desirable US 30-06 cartridge. Serial Number: F04413 Year of Manufacture: Early 1950’s (page 107-108 of Robert Ball’s book, Mauser Military Rifles of the World, 5 th Edition). The R.Famage government plant remodeled them in the 1950s from 7mm I believe to the standard post-war 30-06. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! According to the new FN Mauser book the stock is not correct, but according to collectors in Europe it is correct. Study it carefully because the exam is next Thursday.