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I agree, but this can only be confirmed with more images.. do more of any remaining markings (barrel, receiver, bolt, rear sight parts etc..).
The most "likely" answer is the rifle was a M1930 short rifle made for Lithuania, but the "MOD.24 L" has pitting where the "L" would be.
The most "likely" answer is the rifle was a M1930 short rifle made for Lithuania, but the "MOD.24 L" has pitting where the "L" would be.
FN produced them, and the Lithuanian contract has 3 main variations, this is the first one- according to John Wall's writings on the topic they are ranged from 7000 - 20,000 by serial range. The next variation of the M1930 starts in the 25,000 block, so they "probably made around 20,000-25,000 of this variation.
Gunboards, Mauser side, would be a better place for this topic (In such cases John Wall is the best resource for information on this rifle variation and he is not on this forum)
What is the serial number on your rifle?
Gunboards, Mauser side, would be a better place for this topic (In such cases John Wall is the best resource for information on this rifle variation and he is not on this forum)
What is the serial number on your rifle?
Yes, this one you can see the "L" on the top. You should be able to find typical Lithuanian acceptance markings (Pillars of Gediminas), they are often very small (image attached) and located on many of the small parts.
These are both, imo, Lithuanian Mod.30 short rifles, made by FN 1935-on. John Wall explains the difference between the two models, and the misidentification of this variation as a Mod.24 in his writings on this topic. It is actually a Mod.30 short rifle.
There a number of articles written in English on the topic of the Lithuanian Army and their small arms, though most are written by the same author, Henry Gaidis.
These are both, imo, Lithuanian Mod.30 short rifles, made by FN 1935-on. John Wall explains the difference between the two models, and the misidentification of this variation as a Mod.24 in his writings on this topic. It is actually a Mod.30 short rifle.
There a number of articles written in English on the topic of the Lithuanian Army and their small arms, though most are written by the same author, Henry Gaidis.
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