257 Roberts by C.E. Bryant ?

[Kawaap]

Need info on a custom gun maker.... C.E. Bryant have a mint 257 Roberts ....I see a man by that name in outdoor magazines in the late 50's, but that is all I have found...no relation to Mike Bryant Custom Rifles..any help welcome...Roy

[Kawaap]

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Can someone tell me what action was used on this rifle

[john.41]

Looks like some type of Mauser to me, is there a lever bolt release on the left side of the receiver?

Does it cock on opening or closing?
Close up pics of bolt, safety, L&R sides of receiver, and any markings would help.

[wombat12]

Extractor and safety lug on bolt suggest 98 Mauser. Bolt shroud suggests commercial. Need more info to tell whose 98.

[Donzie]

Extractor and safety lug on bolt suggest 98 Mauser. Bolt shroud suggests commercial. Need more info to tell whose 98.
Looks like a FN style Gentry, definitely a Mauser action. What we really need to know is, what make of barrel and trigger.
C.E. Bryant was a fine rifle maker and you should be able to find him in the late 50s Shooters bibles.