I've been bitten by the Mauser bug - hard. I read an article about Jerry Fisher, and he likes the 1909 Argentine actions.

What would a 1909 action (or rifle) be worth, in decent shape?

The stock military 1909 rifles are selling for about $450-500. Then the gunsmiths are throwing away everything except the actions, and building a custom rifle around that. The reason the 1909s are so sought after is that the metal is some of the finest, as well as the workmanship that went into them. We have one right now in our shop for $495. I have a custom one chambered in .35 Whelen. One of my most prized rifles.
Cheers!

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Originally posted by akalinin:
I've been bitten by the Mauser bug - hard. I read an article about Jerry Fisher, and he likes the 1909 Argentine actions.

What would a 1909 action (or rifle) be worth, in decent shape?

At a recent auction here there were about a dozen complete 1909 actions. The went between $75 & $150. I did not need one, but for that money & had to get one. Like DW said, I see bottom metal going for $150. Check diff. auction sites, but expect to pay upwards of $350 for a decent workable action.

From what I understand, the Argentine is no better than most Mauser's made for south American countries other than that it comes with a good hinged bottom metal which can be used for many calibers.

The 1909's are sought after not only because of the bottom metal but also for the fact they are machined very well.

I sold a few bone stock 1909 actions serveral years ago for $250 apiece. Of coarse there are alway's deals to be found but I would assume that's still about the going rate.



Terry

Look at the Brno made Persian mausers, they make a very fine custom.

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Originally posted by TC1:
The 1909's are sought after not only because of the bottom metal but also for the fact they are machined very well.

I sold a few bone stock 1909 actions serveral years ago for $250 apiece. Of coarse there are alway's deals to be found but I would assume that's still about the going rate.



Terry

Wow, what a work of art. I'm seeing the rifles climb past $450 on Gunbroker.

that is just, just beautiful!!!

Rich

TC1,

Are those mounts custom? If so, who made them?

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Originally posted by akalinin:
I've been bitten by the Mauser bug - hard.

I strongly advise you see a doctor quickly. The Mauser bug can be very costly and consume inordinate amount of time and energy. Get over it and buy a new Model 70 as soon as you can as it will ease the symptoms until they go away,

This is a serious disease and to be avoided unless you have serious money unattached to reasonable expenses.

1909 are my favorites of the military large ring 98's,
I also like the 1908's,

and as mentioned above the Persians.

Last 1909 action paid $300, used to get them fo $50 and less .

Missed some here on AR recently.

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Originally posted by rolltop:

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Originally posted by akalinin:
I've been bitten by the Mauser bug - hard.

I strongly advise you see a doctor quickly. The Mauser bug can be very costly and consume inordinate amount of time and energy. Get over it and buy a new Model 70 as soon as you can as it will ease the symptoms until they go away,

This is a serious disease and to be avoided unless you have serious money unattached to reasonable expenses.

Quite begrudgingly, I will agree. Once you crack a Mauser action open, you just about can't stop pouring money into one. To cure your ill, I would do one of two things:
1. Buy someone else's project they started and couldn't finish - you can usually buy these cheap. A little polish, a reblue, a new stock, and you're in business.
2. Buy Winchester Model 70, bed it and put good glass on it, and spend the money you would've spent building a Mauser up on a nice hunting trip.

If however, you have come down with a serious enough case of Mauseritis, there is no cure for you. Only time will heal you...

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Originally posted by Caretaker:
TC1,

Are those mounts custom? If so, who made them?

They are custom mounts.

I would disagree with a couple of the above posts. Not that it costs more but picking another action to be a substitute for what you really want. If you want a custom rifle built on a Mauser action then go for it. The action is the heart of a fine custom rifle and setteling for something else is a compromise I personally wouldn't be willing to make. Trying to save money building a custom rifle can cost you more in the long run than what you've saved short term. If you don't get what you want there really isn't any reason to build it in the first place.

If you can't afford it wait until you can. You can also have it built in phases. Collect all the parts. Send them off to the smith and have the metal work done. Buy a nice blank then later when the money is there have the stock built or better yet build it yourself.


Terry

Military Mausers have been made into some beautiful and highly functional sporters. But, purely as a matter of personal taste, I don't want one.

I much prefer any of several commercial Mausers; Huskvarna, FN, etc. I just don't like that deep thumb cut out for stripper clips on a high grade sporter.

Considering the costs to bring a military action up to civilian standards, that extra money would be better spent on a high grade blue or mounts or sights or stock wood or checkering, etc., to make the finished product even more attractive. IMHO, only.