You are considering a vintage Commercial FN Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle. Chambered in .270 Winchester, this rifle shows FN date codes that indicate it was originally manufactured in late 1950 / early 1951. It has all matching serial numbers and various Belgian proofs. The overall length is 44.25″ with a 13.75″ length of pull. It has a 24″ Chrome Vanadium steel barrel with a Lyman Gold Bead Front Sight on top a front sight ramp, and a Redfield No. 70 Adjustable Micrometer Rear Peep Sight with Hunter Knobs. This rifle sports an oil finish Monte Carlo walnut stock with fine checkering on the wrist and forearm, a plastic grip cap, and a hard rubber FN buttplate. The stock is also equipped with sling swivels and a leather hunter sling.
Condition: The metalwork retains above 80% of the original blued finish, showing typical finish wear on the high points. The woodwork is above 75%; it shows scarring, bruising, and scattered dings but no significant damage. The bore is Excellent; it is bright and shiny with sharp rifling and only faint signs of wear and age. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition; it shows honest wear with no significant damage; it is mechanically sound, and the action is smooth and crisp with a tight lockup.
- Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgium
- Model: Commercial Mauser
- Caliber: .270 Win
- Capacity: 5
- MFG Date: 1951
- Serial Number: 11998
- Barrel Length: 24″
- Action Type: Bolt-Action Magazine Fed
