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MVP · 12-21-2011, 08:22

SSG C,

Don't buy it until you know exactly what it is! Easy to get stung on old military guns. Best reference is probably an older copy of "small arms of the world" by Ezell. I believe the later belgian guns were all 7mm Mauser but I cannot guarantee that. If it is not a 98 action I would avoid it. The M93 and M95 are ok but not worth the $$$ but absolutely avoid the M1889 or M1891, easily identifed by a magazine box that projets from the bottom of the receiver. You can find pictures of the M98s, M95s and M93's on the internet. Once you have looked at them you should be able to quickly idenitfy one form another.

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12-21-2011, 08:22	#6
MVP Quiet Professional Join Date: May 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 618	Belgian SSG C, Don't buy it until you know exactly what it is! Easy to get stung on old military guns. Best reference is probably an older copy of "small arms of the world" by Ezell. I believe the later belgian guns were all 7mm Mauser but I cannot guarantee that. If it is not a 98 action I would avoid it. The M93 and M95 are ok but not worth the $$$ but absolutely avoid the M1889 or M1891, easily identifed by a magazine box that projets from the bottom of the receiver. You can find pictures of the M98s, M95s and M93's on the internet. Once you have looked at them you should be able to quickly idenitfy one form another. MVP
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