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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: According to our research, just two years into the 1939-45 War, Britain was suffering a serious shortage of suitable training rifles.  With all local manufacturers committed to the far higher priority of Service arms production, there were simply not enough small caliber rifles to go around. Local Defense Volunteer units (latterly the Home Guard) were utilizing almost anything on which they could lay their hands , and such small bore rifles as were in stock wit …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Mauser Sporterized 98, serial number F27759, is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08, offering a robust and versatile shooting experience. With its 23-inch barrel and blue finish, this rifle carries the legacy of Mauser's renowned engineering. The absence of iron sights combined with the installation of scope rings suggests that it was modified for more precise, long-range shooting, likely appealing to hunters or precision shooters who favor optics for accuracy. T …