What I'm seeing is a sportered MKIII SMLE made at enfield. Forend looks shortened, and the lower handguard is missing. I assume the nosepiece and other bits are probably missing also. Charging bridge has also been removed. 1913 rifles are tough to find, but due to the condition, it's not...
EBay or Gunbroker are your best bets, but are pricey. Spend some time on the WTS boards for lots of different forums; they pop up occasionally for reasonable prices. Take your time and you can find the right parts.
I can tell you more with pics. On the top of the receiver tang near the rear action screw is the spot where the factory mark was placed. There were three different plants assembling rifles, Meriden, Chicopee Falls Hill Plant, and East Springfield. The stamps will be a M, H, or an E with an...
I moved, but I've had some great luck at the Norcross show. You can't get a hit if you don't go to th plate, or find a deal if you don't look. Lots of shows were dry, but I found some awesome deals. Nothing to do with Eastman, mind you, but the walk ins and private sales. Like others have...
Just another +1 for Hilltop Pawn in Snellville. Used to live there and John was always great. My wife ended up getting more jewelry than I got rifles, but I got a few really good ones. Miss those guys.
Item Name: 1916 Berlin Mauser 8mm not 7.62 vz24
Location: Snellville
Willing to Ship: Yes
Item is for: Sale or Trade
Sale Price: $200 OBO
Trade Value or Items Looking For: Mosins, Enfields, Milsurp Rifles, just ask.
Caliber: 8mm
Item Description: This is a really interesting Mauser that...