Help with the marks on this commercial Mauser

[Thomasg]

Hello everyone
I have this lovely commercial Mauser that is very interesting. Please examine the marks that I am posting. I will attempt to place as many pictures allowed. Note the very interesting cork bedding in the barrel channel.
Thank you all for your interest and feedback.
Tom

[Thomasg]

I am making an earnest attempt and determining if this was in fact intended for the commerical market and possibly when it was made. 1930's?

[mike ford]

Thomasg,
Your rifle does not have commercial proof marks; however it has the WW2 era military acceptance stamps, near the receiver at the rear of the barrel. The barrel seems to have had the "steps" turned out of it. The cork in the forearm is likely intended to fill the space created by turning the barrel. The military triggerguard/magazine has been reworked to include reshaping the triggerguard bow to a more pleasing shape, the floorplate was either lightly engraved or replaced and doubleset triggers were installed. A standing leaf rear sight and ramp type front sight was added to the military barrel. The bolt has either been replaced or a different( longer) bolt handle was added. The stock seems to be a military stock that has been pretty nicely reworked ( sporterized), including lightning, reshaping, installation of an extension and different butt plate, as well as checkering the pistol grip. This type work was often done for GIs right after the war, for barter items, such as cigarettes or coffee. These rifles are sometimes called "Cigarette Rifles" and generally cannot be identified as to who did the work or where it was done. The plates added to the top of the receiver ring and bridge, seem to be an attempt at adding some unknown type of " tip off" scope mounts. This would have likely been done in the US by a previous owner and doesn't appear to have been successful. I hope you find this answers your questions.
Mike

[Thomasg]

Mike
As usual you are very helpful and I appreciate the information and education, Thank you!
Tom