I picked up three new kids today of the rifle kind at the local auction:
The Mossberg is in ROUGH condition but based on my research online it had historical draw as an "everyday" 22. I got it for $90 ($103.50 w/auction fee). I'm probably breaking even on this, but I got it as a project gun to take a stab as restoring (for the price, I'm okay with that).
Marlin $250 ($287.50 w/fee). I've always wanted a Marlin lever-action and picked this up as the only bidder with an opening of $250 (the reserve). The stock has no cracks, the metal has very, very minor rust and pitting in some very, very small spots and the bore is clearn. It's *heavy* and I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and shooting it, then cleaning it again!
Mauser $275 ($316.25 w/fee). Higher than I'd usually pay for a Mauser, but it's got a LOT going for it. Gorgeous stock, crown marking behind the trigger guard (indicates test fired and sighted in), no "repair" marks on the weapon, pristine bolt and bore (and a 6.55mm bore according to the attached disc, no erosion!), and all seven serial numbers match. It's worth well over $300 and I consider this a steal.
Here's the pic of the new kids:
I'd love any advice from current owners on cleaning, shooting, etc. Comments are welcome as well!
-- Mike
- Mossberg Model B .22 S-L-LR (1930-1932 production range)
- Marlin 336C Lever-Action .30-30 (1951 production date)
- CGS (Sweedish) Mauser in 6.5x55 mm (1913 Production, "0" erision!)
The Mossberg is in ROUGH condition but based on my research online it had historical draw as an "everyday" 22. I got it for $90 ($103.50 w/auction fee). I'm probably breaking even on this, but I got it as a project gun to take a stab as restoring (for the price, I'm okay with that).
Marlin $250 ($287.50 w/fee). I've always wanted a Marlin lever-action and picked this up as the only bidder with an opening of $250 (the reserve). The stock has no cracks, the metal has very, very minor rust and pitting in some very, very small spots and the bore is clearn. It's *heavy* and I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and shooting it, then cleaning it again!
Mauser $275 ($316.25 w/fee). Higher than I'd usually pay for a Mauser, but it's got a LOT going for it. Gorgeous stock, crown marking behind the trigger guard (indicates test fired and sighted in), no "repair" marks on the weapon, pristine bolt and bore (and a 6.55mm bore according to the attached disc, no erosion!), and all seven serial numbers match. It's worth well over $300 and I consider this a steal.
Here's the pic of the new kids:
I'd love any advice from current owners on cleaning, shooting, etc. Comments are welcome as well!
-- Mike
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