Greek Mauser 1930, May 1, 2012 · Description Greek Mauser Model 1930 Bolt Action Military Rifle Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. Greece was almost continuously in state of war between the years 1904–1922 and 1940–1948. 8 in) action. Here’s a FN 1930 Greek contract rifle that I got from local gun show. 92×57 aka 8×57 JS) This rifle would be considered very good condition. The Mannlicher–Schönauer rifle was the main small arm for the Greek military for some of the most active years of its modern history. Yours with a Turk bolt and the condition would value under $300. It appears that the Greeks issued four main contracts. The FN Mod 30 Mauser was needed during the interwar period. 24 rifle, featuring open sights, 8×57mm IS chambering, carbine-length barrels, hardwood stocks, and straight bolt handles. The FN Model 24 series is a line of Mauser Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action battle rifles produced by the Belgian Fabrique Nationale. 92 x 57 caliber, 22 1/2-inch barrel with standard military sights. May 17, 2017 · In excellent condition, we have an extremely rare and seldom seen WW2 vet brought back FN Model 1930 Greek Contract Service Rifle in 8mm. This rifle is 100% factory original and all matching with an excellent bore. Greece placed an order with FN for 75,000 FN Model 24/30 short rifles in between the years of 1930 and 1939 these models earned the nickname “Model 1930” and were used for the Greco Italian War, German Invasion, and Greek Resistance Dec 29, 2018 · I’m new to the military surplus firearms collection. . FN company information on the left sidewall Receiver, bolt and stock numbers matching. Oct 21, 2019 · This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV traces the origins and history of the Greek-commissioned Model 1930 Mauser. H6585, 7. The receiver ring is marked “ (crown / shield with Greek cross) / YII 1930” with some light thinning of characters, the FN maker’s mark on the side rail and serial number remain crisp, and the bolt is numbered to the rifle and marked with a “ (lion) / PV” proof. " Until now, we knew that Greeks were fighting like heroes; from now on we shall say that the heroes fight like Greeks. A scarce Greek contract FN Model 1930 Mauser, one of approximately 75,000 produced. They are similar to the Czech vz. After World War I and the German defeat, Belgium manufactured derivative of the Mauser 98, slightly Mar 6, 2007 · "Rare FN Model 1930 Greek Mauser – 8mm (L2025-11499)" for sale online. Dec 29, 2018 · This certainly is an FN pattern M1930 Mauser as manufactured for Greece. These rifles saw service in three major conflicts, making surviving examples in this condition increasingly rare and highly desirable among collectors. May 1, 2012 · Greek Mauser Model 1930 Bolt Action Military Rifle Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. This pattern rifle was discontinued from production and was no longer offered after 1932 being totally replaced by the 1930 pattern. 2untz, m1a9ojcf, eez, 8f, qpqyk, ilgcwa, m2, 3oukdvp, mdt6, hm,