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Old 11-16-2013, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
The comment concerned a "Mauser 98K .30/06". Not used in the Korean War and I have not read of any Mauser 98K chamberd for 30/06 used by any Military with the exception that the Israelis did some conversions to WWII Surplus Mausers.

I have seen at least one Picture of a Bolt Action 1903A something Sniper Rifle still being used in Korea.

At the beginning of the Korean War the North Koreans and the Chinese used all kinds of WWII Weapons left in the Country after WWII. That included the Nationalist Chinese made Mausers but not made in 30/60.
But, could have included 30/06 US Made Bolt Action Enfields and Springfields supplied under Lend Lease during WWII.
I have no doubt that you are aware that people take the 98K action then chamber and rebarrel to whatever round they like.

Also, the Springfield was a patent ripoff from the Mauser. Germans lost the war. Oh well.
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