by <<Genesis93>> » 03 Sep 2015, 9:30 am
Most likely an Israeli conversion (pics?), the stamp indicates it was for the NATO round,
The Mauser 98 is bullet proof....like the pun?
Other than variations in manufacturing standards/material supply issues/quality during say peak war production, you cant go wrong.
Provided the headspace is ok, (action lugs can recede/damage/wear cause HS issues on any rifle) then its ok.
If in doubt get a smith to assess (firearm retailers are not smiths, necessarily) did you buy from a dealer??
The only 7.62 that you SHOULD NEVER assume to feed win/NATO rounds is the CETME chamberings - at least not until a thorough check as they are a lower pressure variant of the NATO, issued by the Spaniards..who converted 98's to Cetme, but I've never personally seen one in the flesh in Aus....