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leecork
08-09-2021, 09:21
[B] I recently acquired a Belgian Mauser made in Birmingham England. I am fairly sure that it was manufactured and used in WW 1 and I was told that the rifle is a cavalry model. It seems to have the original stock. I am trying to find out more about the left side of the buttstock. It has a metallic insert that appears to be designed for the insertion of another piece of metal which may allow the attachment of some type of sling. I have seen pictures on the Internet of stocks that have similar built in inserts, but I cannot find any info about a sling and sling attachment. Does anyone know more this strange fixture or can possibly point me in a direction for further details. Your help would be greatly appreciated. ThanksB]

Liam
08-12-2021, 07:15
This inquiry begs for a photo of the area of interest, please.

BudT
08-15-2021, 05:07
Ya it would help a lot.

leecork
08-17-2021, 08:29
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Picture attached (I hope). Thanks

one shot
08-21-2021, 11:59
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_Model_1889 basically a 1891 argentine way ahead of it's time .

one shot
08-21-2021, 12:09
It does however have the slotted plate in the butt for a cavalry carry-strap.

post-14525-0-79210500-1298491677.jpg https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/160339-belgian-m1889-mauser-carbine/

leecork
08-22-2021, 08:04
Thank you, One Shot. You have been a great help. Lee Hoffman