my rifle has a 26 inch bbl as well but is not nearly that nice. so what you are saying is not to drill and tap it? i do not know any mauser experts. no bbl bands just a loop that the screw runs threw that hols on the front swivel. the eagles look like natzi markings i know i have seen them before. how do i tell when it was made? under the two eagles on the bbl thier are a few numbers what do they mean?
thanks chris
