mike04grad
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Three years ago I inherited a Mauser-based rifle chambered in 30-06. The rifle was purchased from Sears several decades ago. I originally believed it to be a J.C. Higgins Model 50 or Model 51, but it does not have markings and some features consistent with that. The only markings on the rifle are a 4 digit ID - 5351 - on the receiver and CAL 30-06 on the barrel. It is a no frills rifle with a plain walnut stock. The barrel has a flip up rear sight and a hooded front sight. There is some small marking on the barrel that I cannot make out. Any comments? Thanks for your help.
Another thing I just noticed, there is a circled Z on the floorplate - may not mean anything - but just in case. I also removed the action and barrel from the stock a few months ago for cleaning and was hoping to find some markings hidden by the stock. No such luck.
Another thing I just noticed, there is a circled Z on the floorplate - may not mean anything - but just in case. I also removed the action and barrel from the stock a few months ago for cleaning and was hoping to find some markings hidden by the stock. No such luck.
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