The Belgian Model 1889 Mauser
- So the 1950 is the only military FN Mauser ever built that was factory chambered for the 30/06 cartridge. All other military Mauser's in 30/06 were converted to that caliber. Due to the limited numbers produced, and original 30/06 caliber, rifles in better condition are beginning to increase in value.
- Feb 16, 2012 - I think the serial numbers were just block (groups of s/n's set aside for. In Belgium, there is the Mauser manufacturing plant that makes the. Dec 12, 2008 - Opinions & Info for FN Commercial Mauser The Art of the Rifle: General. It has Belgian proof marks, says “Fab. D'Armes de Guerre.
Hopkins & Allen Arms Co
Calibre 7.65 x 53mm
Serial No: 3691
Price: £650 - Sold
Very Good Condition - Rare US Contract Example
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Seller Description. For sale is an FN Model 1889/36 Belgian chambered in 7.65X53mm Mauser. Mauser style rifles saw widespread us for the first half of the 20th century and are considered to be.
The rifle requirements were developed through a process of lengthy trials and included, most notably, the box magazine that could be loaded by
stripper clip or by individual rounds, the barrel jacket, and the smokeless small caliber 7.65 mm cartridge.
The Mauser design was ultimately adopted by majority vote
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FN was the sole manufacturer of the Model 1889 rifle in the 19th century. Belgian state arsenals started making parts in order to repair guns.
By 1913 this led to the assembly of complete rifles.
At the outbreak of war in 1914, the Belgian military was completely equipped with Model 1889 rifles and carbines. The Garde Civique was mostly using the Model 1889 rifle, although some outdated Comblain Model 1882 single-shot rifles were still in use.
Allied Manufacture
Shortages were critical during the war. Dissatisfied with available French designs, Belgian purchasing commissions started working in
November 1914 to manufacture Mausers abroad.
The Belgians found a willing manufacturer in Hopkins & Allen and signed a contract on August 4, 1915, for the manufacture of 140,000
Model 1889 rifles and 10,000 Model 89/16 carbines. Hopkins & Allen greatly underestimated the demand and cost of materials and labor in
time of war and underbid the contract. This ultimately led to its bankruptcy.
The first Hopkins & Allen rifles were completed in October 1916. These Mausers are easily identified by the “Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. Norwich, Conn. U.S.A.” marking on the receiver.
At the bottom of the the images there is an archive picture not of this rifle to show the action & barrel jacket removed