Reviving an FN Mauser .06

[rentalrunner22]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to bring back to life a hand me down FN Mauser 30.06. It says Modelo 1935 on the side, and after some quick research online, it should like this action could be Belgian from 1935-40ish? The action and stock aren't new but I would not have guessed they were that old. Curious if there's any good knowledge base for this model of rifle?

It kicks like a mule, so my first upgrade is a recoil pad. A scope rail would be nice too. Anyone know if I can purchase a Mauser 98 rail from EGW to fit this action? It has an old two piece rail that I can use if I can't find a one piece rail. Any recommended TLC to get it accurate as possible and keep it forever?

Thanks much.

 

[ElPollo]

Check the section on Peru.

FN Model 24 and Model 30 - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

And the ELG proof mark is a Belgian mark which is consistent with what is reported in the Wikipedia link.

 

[ElPollo]

All bolt actions are pretty much the same when it comes to making them accurate. I look at things in this order:
1) Dependable optics and mounts, cleaned, torqued and loctited
2) Action bolt torque
3) Barrel and action bedding/free float
4) Barrel crown and throat (recrowning is cheap and easy, but if it’s a throat issue you are looking at a rebarrel or rebore to a larger caliber)

 

[Griffin99]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to bring back to life a hand me down FN Mauser 30.06. It says Modelo 1935 on the side, and after some quick research online, it should like this action could be Belgian from 1935-40ish? The action and stock aren't new but I would not have guessed they were that old. Curious if there's any good knowledge base for this model of rifle?

It kicks like a mule, so my first upgrade is a recoil pad. A scope rail would be nice too. Anyone know if I can purchase a Mauser 98 rail from EGW to fit this action? It has an old two piece rail that I can use if I can't find a one piece rail. Any recommended TLC to get it accurate as possible and keep it forever?

Thanks much.

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to bring back to life a hand me down FN Mauser 30.06. It says Modelo 1935 on the side, and after some quick research online, it should like this action could be Belgian from 1935-40ish? The action and stock aren't new but I would not have guessed they were that old. Curious if there's any good knowledge base for this model of rifle?

It kicks like a mule, so my first upgrade is a recoil pad. A scope rail would be nice too. Anyone know if I can purchase a Mauser 98 rail from EGW to fit this action? It has an old two piece rail that I can use if I can't find a one piece rail. Any recommended TLC to get it accurate as possible and keep it forever?

Thanks much.

Personally I would use leupold windage adjustable bases on he gun in case the holes are not drilled and tapped straight.

Also is it stamped .30 on the rear bridge?