I was curious as to what would the going price be on an original oberndorf action standard bolt face,lever release floorplate and double set triggers?
Thanks

Fred

Would depend on condition i.e. pitting, charger hump ground off with die grinder to mount Weaver rear base, etc and configuration meaning standard military round top, double or single square bridge. Also, is everything else proper, like the long cocking piece and corresponding firing pin?

I have some Oberndorf factory spec sheet facsimiles from another member here, if you can measure the inside mag box dimensions (F & R width, total length, height at F & R) I can help you narrow down what it was likely chambered for, as most of the original chamberings differed a bit in mag box dims.

FWIW, 4 years ago I paid $1000 for a 1922 vintage Oberndorf in 9.3x62, standard military receiver config, otherwise as you describe, in good but well used shape (that would be for the whole rifle, all parts intact and matching). On GunsAmerica they appear to be more valuable than some precious metals pound for pound, then again they don't seem to sell really fast at those prices...

T

It is a 8x57 standard configuration in great condition,has claw mount bases and was made in 1908.

Thanks

Fred

Photos would help a lot in making a valuation estimate.

Is the front squarebridge foot dovetailed into the receiver ring? What type of clawmounts? Does it come with rings and scope? (it can cost a lot to fit a new scope into existing clawmounts)

What is the barrel like? Round, Octagon to Round, Rib or no Rib?

There are just so many variables but you can feel confident in knowing its worth between $200 and $3,000.

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Originally posted by ForrestB:
you can feel confident in knowing its worth between $200 and $3,000.

My friend just sold one in the white for 2k plus.
Frank

Wow,
I didn't expect this to get this complicated.$200-$3000 is a pretty big ball park. I have a few oberndorf sporters that I may sell in the near future that are not collector quality and was wondering if I could get more by breaking them up. I just want to know what a basic action will go for now?Here is pictures of one.
Fred

You wonder if you can get more money by breaking them up?

This one is going to be worth more as is. The dovetailed receiver ring is pretty much a deal killer for guys looking for an action to build on.

Forest, other than the front claw mount bases that are dove tailed into the front ring, are some of those old claw mounts designed with screws into the front ring rather than that honkin dovetail.

Its hard to tell looking at pictures I see on gunbroker.

Fred, Ill take any of those old decomposing stocks if you tear any of those rifles apart

GSP7, I'm not a vintage Mauser expert by any stretch. I have seen some with a soldered "saddle" on the front ring that is dovetailed. I don't recall seeing any with screws securing the front clawmount assembly. Custom builders have used various sleeves that are fitted to either the barrel or ring or both that provide a dovetail to fit the clawmount base.

Ive seen the saddle. Thats what I thought might be attached with screws, soldered though is probably the others I have seen.

Fred,

I'll give you $200 if you throw in the book.

I'd leave it together if I were you.

Rick

Rick,
Forrest said between $200 and $3000 how about we split the difference and call it $2995 and I'll think about the book.

Fred

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I have seen some with a soldered "saddle" on the front ring that is dovetailed.

Those were soldered on.

Approx. how long is that there front saddle Doug?

Todd

WVFred: Didn't realize you were talking about a whole rifle. I guess you have my story as a comparison - yours is a more common caliber, albeit in much nicer shape.

Todd

The front base is a tad over 1 3/8" long.