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Hello Guys

As mentioned I inspected the rifle and was quite impressed with its originality.

I am not any sort of expert on describing firearms but here's what I'd say about this one . . .

I don't know the exact model, it looks like a "plain jane" sporter, possible a model 176 although I do not have any reference books to verify this.

No Bolt. Bore strong with no pitting, not dark but not bright either, looks like it would shoot satisfactorily as throat is ok. Original bluing, faded and worn. No pitting that I could see, all sight elements present, not drilled or tapped, no additional holes. Stock looks like it has been carried a lot and has many dings, with one mysterious area on the point of the comb that looks like it has been knocked against something metallic for some time (or chewed by something mysterious !!). Checkering is practically worn off. Original butt-plate. Has been re-oiled. 1927 manufacture (if I recall correctly)

Now the kicker, it has been offered to me. I want to determine a fair price. The seller recognizes that they need to be realistic, and that I'm taking the risk on finding/making a bolt. I have long wanted one of these but will not countenance "ripping off" a genuine vendor.

I would be very grateful of your collective opinions on the value of this rifle, either to you personally, maybe what you think it might make at auction e.g. gunbroker, or if you could refer me to any further information that might assist in setting a value. Please be aware that I will be showing this thread to the vendor.

Cheers

Foster

Foster
It is only worth what you are willing to pay for it.Dosen't sound like it will ever be worth alot even when complete. Sort of like my rewelded Garand. Let the owner set the price its his gun. I suspect you will never be able to get anything out of it you put into it. I don't think you can add value to it by fixing it. If you have cash to burn go for it.
lots of luck
Tom

I'm not aware of what rifles sell for in NZ.

Here in the US a K-Mauser in nice condition without the bolt should bring a couple thousand US. Sounds like the rifle in question is well worn and the model unknown so I would think that $1000 would be MY limit. Could you post some pictures?

Figure another thousand for a bolt, say $700 to refinish the stock & re-blue the rifle. You would have around $2700 in the rifle. Of course if you can do the work yourself or live with the condition it's in now all the better, money wise.