I picked this up today. usually I avoid this kind of thing,
but this one had an interesting feature ~
The 303 case on the handle is devoid of markings as is the 1Pr. case.
The two side head stamps are I presume German Mauser types.
The rear head stamp looks Austrian to me ?
The supporting case head stamp speaks for itself 3/4" dia. so perhaps 577/450?
I imagine these were made up just after the Boer War.
but this one had an interesting feature ~
The 303 case on the handle is devoid of markings as is the 1Pr. case.
The two side head stamps are I presume German Mauser types.
The rear head stamp looks Austrian to me ?
The supporting case head stamp speaks for itself 3/4" dia. so perhaps 577/450?
I imagine these were made up just after the Boer War.