Hi Guys, I need to make some space in my gun cabinet, anybody give me an idea of value of my square bridge Obendorf Mauser, made circa 1926 (as identified by Rigbys from the serial number 22281, rang Mauser in Germany but apparently they are a little short of records due to some sort of factory fire around 1939-45 !) Originally made for the East African big game market in .404 Jeffrey, re-chambered in .338 Win Mag late 1970's with a Douglas Match Grade barrel, which is when I bought it, it has the 9 1/4" commercial big game action which was not made after 1936. Oiled Walnut stock, Jaeger trigger (still have original as well), had about 350 rnds through it. Any help would be appreciated. Posted this on European Big Game Hunting, pics can be seen on that post, don't know how to link threads, sorry.

Mike

I have seen commercial Oberndorfs go for unbelievable money, especially magnums. However, since it's been rebarrelled all collector value is gone. Basically it's worth whatever someone wants to pay for it. It's a nice caliber in a strong action, which in itself is pretty desirable. Put it on Gunbroker and see where it goes. If the right people go for it you may be surprised.

Some of the guys over at Nitro Express are very knowledgable about values

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/ubbthreads.php?Cat=0

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Depends alot on modifications to the action. An original, unpolished, undrilled single square bridge magnum action with original bolt and bottom metal can bring over $4K.