It's been a long time since I've paid attention to bolt-action sporting rifles but I may have run across a "project" this afternoon and I need help with value. I know it is incredibly difficult to assign a value without photos of the rifle but I didn't have the opportunity.
Mauser B Grade Sporting Rifle chambered for the 7x57 cartridge. The bore was good to very good; strong, crisp rifling but some light "frost" grooves. The receiver is marked Oberndorf on the left side and the "B" and "U" proof marks are visible above the wood line. The bolt and safety match the serial number of the receiver and the bolt handle has the same "B" and "U" proof marks on the little top flat where the handle meets the bolt body. The receiver is matte finished on the top surfaces. No scope mounts or extra holes in the receiver or barrel. The bottom metal is in very good condition and has the quick release floorplate. The stock has a commercial Mauser buttplate and looks original but the forend looks like it was cut short and simple turned upwards; no schnabel tip or curl. All the metal is going patina but no rust or dings that I saw.
Basically I am looking at this is a complete barreled action. Any help on a value would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Joe
Last edited by Joe Dobrzynski; 05/27/15 07:34 PM.