Someone asked? Turk stamped with BATF

[Twisted Cross]

Last week maybe, someone asked what the BATF meant stamped on a Turk Mauser on a post somewhere.

Well, I asked my Turkish co-worker about it and he couldn't come to any conclusions for what it meant. He tried to think of some different varitions of words for a while and came up with nothing.

Maybe this question was already answered, but thought I would add this anyway.

[zouavexx]

I think Schuetzenman said it had something to do with Ankara (the arsenal) and Turkey. (Not the "B.A.T.F." that we all are thinking of...)

[aliceinchains]

Originally posted by zouave
I think Schuetzenman said it had something to do with Ankara (the arsenal) and Turkey. (Not the "B.A.T.F." that we all are thinking of...)

Exactly,
Why would the BATF waste there time on a bolt action rifle.Hey you with that there semi automatic manually operated bolt action rifle,do you have us part's installed.:D :D :D

[Twisted Cross]

Okay I asked my Turkish co-worker (Berk) again with the clue Ankara which is the capitol.

Here is what he came up with

B Bati (West) He said that one is a guess

A Ankara (City)

T Ufek (Rifle or firearm)

F Fabrikasi (Factory)

The B could be anything he's not sure, we went on the net and found a few things, but nothing that would tell him what the B meant.

His Dad is here for a visit maybe I could sweet talk him into asking him.

[Schuetzenman]

Interesting, sounds logical.

[Singha]

I was the guy with the "batf" stamp on the stock. I will try to post a picture if I can get a clear enough shot. I am almost finished refinishing my furniture with the final coat of Tung oil.

B
T
A F

This his how it is configured with the lower part of the "T" extending down between the "A" and the "F"