Is this a Mauser? What is this rifle?

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kozak6

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My friend picked it up at a gunshow today.

We didn't get it out of the stock yet, but the only markings were serial number and caliber.

It appears to be somewhat similar to a Mauser 98, except that the cocking sleeve is somewhat different, and there aren't any of those short lugs(?) on the bolt body.

A CZ24 (Czech K98) bolt will fit until the short lugs on the bolt body stop it from going into the reciever.

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Your friends rifle started out life as a British P-14 or U.S. M-1917 IN 30-06 P-14 IN 303 British. both made in U.S. factorys two that I remember were Remington and Eddeystone Arsenal both versions of this rifle were turned into sporters after WW1

P.S The actions on these rifles like most modern bolt actions are based on the German k-98
 
The M-1917 is a favorite of mine. I have a pair right now; one in original condition with the red and black paint bands on the stock (to differentiate U.S. .30-06 rifles from British .303) and the other sporterized much like an old Remington 30s. The 1917 will actually hold 7 rounds of .30-06 if you load it just right.
 
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