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22 January 2012, 02:10

bwanamrm

Value of a 1909...

I have located a clean complete Mauser rifle, 1909 Argentine Modelo in 7.65 I believe. Anyway, it is priced at $250, serial numbers don't match on the bolt but it fits and functions well. Good markings, I am considering buying it at that price for a custom build. Is it priced fairly? I will be modifying with a custom bolt handle, safety and bottom metal.

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22 January 2012, 02:38

MJines

Russell, assuming there is no pitting below the wood line, seems fair to me. Since you are only interested in the action, you can sell the barrel, stock, safety, bottom metal, etc. and end up paying well south of $200 for the action.

22 January 2012, 02:38

Don Markey

If it have the orginal hinged bottom metal and no pitting, I would say the price is good. Especially if it is a DWM.
Don

22 January 2012, 17:45

Fal Grunt

If it is in nice shape with a VG+ bore and no pitting below the bore that is an excellent price.

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23 January 2012, 02:08

srtrax

Use the "Well the numbers dont match" and you might get a better deal. I bought one with non-matching numbers and its actually a better action then any of my matching actions, and I got it for $175.00.

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23 January 2012, 07:39

ForrestB

Russell, If it's a DWM its worth buying but I'd pass on it if it an Argentine manufactured version...only because throwing custom money at the Argentine made action is pound foolish.

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23 January 2012, 23:28

bwanamrm

Thanks for all of the responses. So even if the Mauser is marked on the side with the German info it could still be made in Argentina?

24 January 2012, 00:01

Don Markey

No if it argie made it will be marked FMAP on it
Don

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

24 January 2012, 00:41

Fal Grunt

Terry,

Is this your rifle? If so what diameter is the barrel right in front of the receiver? What is the barrel torqued against?

Just curious?

24 January 2012, 01:08

TC1

The rifle is mine and the barrel is torqued. The barrel is a L/W ART#720 (very popular Mauser barrel.) L/ W say's the shank DIA. is 1.14" which I assume is big enough to seat on the action face.

I'm not in town today so I can't varify the measurement.

Terry

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

24 January 2012, 02:14

Fal Grunt

Terry, wasn't criticizing, just love the look.

24 January 2012, 02:37

TC1

If my post came off as terse, please forgive me.

This was my 1st custom M98. It's chambered in 9.3X62 and so far it's been an excellent rifle.

Terry

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

24 January 2012, 02:45

Fal Grunt

Looks great, I really like the bases. If you get a chance when you get home, could you verify the barrel diameter for me?

Thanks

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

25 January 2012, 05:49

TC1

Hi Nathanial, I just measured the barrel shank and mine is 1.14"

Terry

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

25 January 2012, 15:30

TC1

Michael Scherz (probably misspelled his last name) built them.

Terry

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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?