Unknown mauser rifle

Stencio

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Greetings everyone,
I need help in identifying this rifle. I've had it in my gun safe for about 20 years. It belonged to my Grandfather, and it was one of many firearms he left me. This particular one had no markings no caliber stamped, or serial number. The markings it does have makes no sense. My Uncle told me it was an 8mm. This year I'm on a mission to find out its origin. I did buy some some 8x57 dummy rounds,and they do chamber. Any help would be much appreciated.
 

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WwI German Mauser, likely a Gew.98. Converted to a sporter, possibly by a German gunmaker after WWI. Styling shows some European influence, but could have been done by an American.
 
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