Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 rifle

[matthunt101]

I seem to have stumbled across Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 rifle that has been re-chambered to .30-30, the stock looks like it's in pretty good shape, but there is a bit of surface rust on it, and there's no mag. Just wondering if it's worth the $100 the gentleman is asking for it, or should I save my money.










Thanks in advance.

 

[Steyr1]

I have one and it's as accurate as I am, (which isn't saying a lot) and 30-30 is easy to find.
I'd say go for it for $100, but it'd depend on how easily (and cheaply) a mag can be aquired, IMO.

 

[matthunt101]

I'm going to attach some pictures here as soon as I get them.....I haven't looked overly hard, but mags seem to run almost as much as the rifle....

 

[SteelCap]

With all the work you need to put in seeing all that rust on the bolt and finding a magazine, you may want to get a K31 instead.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

With all the work you need to put in seeing all that rust on the bolt and finding a magazine, you may want to get a K31 instead.

And finding a mag ain't going to be easy.

Grizz

 

[Raton57]

I have found two mags for mine in about 20 years of searching. Both had a rifle attached to them. Seems that guys lost the mags a lot as I have seen 3 of those rifles for sale cheap and all had no mag.

 

[matthunt101]

Thanks for your input guys, it seems he has sold it to someone else. I'll just have to put the money toward a different gun...
Thanks again