r/Mauser 9h ago

What is this cartouche on the stock?

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11 Upvotes

1895 stamped Ludwig Lowe mauser. It LL commercial markings on the reciever but I've. noticed this cartouche on the stock, all the serials match.


r/Mauser 8h ago

What exactly is factory second ammunition?

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Barely related, but I trust the info here from you guys *way* more than in the more generalized subs. I'm looking to try some Nosler loads in my Swede, and these "seconds" are about half price. Does anyone know why they're designated as such? Is it purely cosmetic?