Rifle Identification

[Radwagon]

Hi all,
I am looking to better identify the rifle pictured below. My grandfather had a fairly large collection, however, I wasn’t able to find many identifying marks on this specific one. I am guessing it’s a Mauser, just trying to get a more detailed identification for it. (Ballpark year, model, etc). The scope appears newer and this was possibly used for deer many years ago.

The only markings I’ve found so far are the 7MM EXP, and possibly GEX 9S? If anyone has any ammo recommendations that would be great as well.

Thank you for the help.

 

[Marty McFly]

Gewehr 98?

 

[hennypenny]

Marty called it. WW1 era rifle. 7mm Express was a deer round brought out by Remington in 1979. Not the most popular round today, but it seems your grandfather knew just what he wanted and a good amount of work went into the rechambering and sporterizing of that rifle. Nice gun, greatest value lies in it being a good reminder of your grandfather. Look it over well before shooting. Workmanship on sporters varies.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Pretty slick usage of the trap door for additional round storage.

Nice rifle.

 

[ddskehan]

After ww1 the Germans made for export gew98 action guns. All the way if I remember correctly till 1927. I’ve seen a few and owned a couple with double triggers. Nice guns. Yours looks to have a modern barrel in an American caliber. The ones I’ve owned were in 8mm but the same markings and stocks. Look up SAUER & SOHN Marketing ads from that time frame

 

[PatMcD]

7mm Express is simply the .280 Rem.

That's a cool rifle, but put the scope in regular rings. Those see-through rings are an abomination.