Value of hinged Mauser bottom metal

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30 December 2014, 03:25

jpretle

Value of hinged Mauser bottom metal

Have a 1909???, hinged bottom metal, and would like to have some idea of value. The metal is solid----no rust, or unsightly markings.
Would need just a polish and finish for custom use.
Thanks,

30 December 2014, 03:38

Bobster

I've seen them sell for between $100-$125.

30 December 2014, 04:39

lindy2

they need more than just a polish and "finish" for true custom use.

They should have a new release button, and they should have a straddle floor plate. Plus they look better if they also have some reshaping of the trigger guard.

30 December 2014, 06:18

ElCaballero

quote:
Originally posted by Bobster:
I've seen them sell for between $100-$125.

Yep.

As a general rule, people are nuts!
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30 December 2014, 19:57

jpretle

Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge.
I have a few I may put up for sale.
Thanks,

30 December 2014, 21:31

ColoradoMatt

Adding a knurled button is a nice. Touch I like the shape of the original floor plates over the straddle type most of the time. Especially on lith rifles.

Matt
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30 December 2014, 21:48

jpretle

I am w/ you on the straddle floor plate, Fish.
I'm thinking custom is in the eye of the viewer.