Thank you Axel for the information on August and Raimey for the pictures of Ewald Wolf's work.
Additional information on this rifle.
The magazine attaches to the receiver like the M-98 with front and rear screws.In addition the post of the saddlle is threaded and accepts a screw through the bottom of the stock.
Based of the quality of the work, the saddle,M-98 magazine and possibly the front barrel attachment were added after Aug Wolf made the rifle.
I removed the saddle which was soft soldered to the barrel and made a chamber cast.It looks as if most of the proof and work marks were lost during the metal prep for the saddle. A 7.9 and eagle over N are the only ones that I can find. The rifle is chambered for the 8X57 (.318")
Does anyone know:
Were M-88 sporter conversions common and when done was wood added to cover the bottom of the magazine?
Does anyone have a picture of one of these conversions?
Based on the action and maker, what would be a guess as to the date of manufacrure?
What was the intended use for the sporting rifles?
Were full power loads used or did these rifles use special loads?
Otto
