I had an opportunity to purchase a WW2 era German rifle but decided against the purchase. I believe it was a Mauser but the stock was all wrong. It had Nazi marks on the reciever but the owner insisted it was chambered in 30-06. Claimed his father brought it home from the war.

Anyone ever hear of such a thing and did I pass on a good deal at $250?

Probably a re-barreled, sporterized Mauser 98. The action is very good and I would have jumped on it if it looked half way decent!

It could be a Norwegian rework k98. They were modified postwar. If it is a sporterized rifle then it could be restored to original configuration.

I chose not to take it and someone else is taking it. I'm not knowledgeable enough about milsurp rifles. I did pick up a sweet Remington Model 11 20 gauge though.