308 Norma Mag

[heyrosco]

I inherited a rifle in 308 Norma Mag from my father. He had it custom built for him back in the early ‘70s. I’ve put some rounds through it but I’m not a hunter so am considering getting rid of it. It’s built on a Mauser action with a 1:10 Douglas barrel. I had ATRS put a muzzle brake on it since I got it. It’s very nice shape and very accurate. Any ideas what this would be worth? I have a friend who’s interested but I’m not sure what to price it at. Thanks.

 

[Snider shooter]

About $5 dollars without pictures.

 

[kamlooky]

Yup, a picture is worth a thousand words.

 

[Canuck65]

Hard to say without more information. Are we talking about an old FN98, Santa Barabara, a old M17/P17? What does the wood look like? The bore? etc etc.

Could be worth $500, could be worth many times that.

 

[heyrosco]

Here are some pictures for those who were asking. Bore is mint and shiny.

 

[bbobie]

Nice !!!!!

 

[kamlooky]

Not keen on the brake, but well done as far as the rifle is concerned.

Any idea what it weighs?
Looks like a heavier barrel than usual.

Barrel length without the brake attached?

 

[DGY]

Hard to say, the wood looks good and so does the metal work, the brake is a turn off for me. Always hard to put a value, I would say maybe $1000-1400 depending on action origine, maybe if you know of the smith that made the work, the barrel does look like a heavier profile than what we usually find on a hunting rifle.

 

[guntech]

It's a very heavy rig for hunting... I would cut and crown the barrel at 24 inches and try for $1000...

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Had a Parker Hale Super Safari model that looked very much like that, minus the brake. My first 308NM, 'til I replaced it with the Schultz & Larsen in 308NM I have now.

 

[Leeper]

Parker Hale (Santa Barbera) action. Pretty decent work. Can't guess as to a value.

 

[Eagleye]

The 308 Norma Magnum is my favorite 30 cal magnum. That being said, I am not in the market to buy a 3rd one.
Looks like a Santa Barbara Commercial mauser action. Looks like pretty decent lumber as well. I would say $800
to $1000. Regards, Dave.

Picture of the 308 Norma Mag that Bill Leeper built for me. Deadly accurate, super effective on bigger game.

 

[Backcountryal]

Nice looking rifle, built on a decent action. Maybe worth $1000 if you can find a buyer. But I'd personally get rid of the brake and recrown the muzzle so it looks original.

 

[dan belisle]

Had a Parker Hale Super Safari model that looked very much like that, minus the brake. My first 308NM, 'til I replaced it with the Schultz & Larsen in 308NM I have now.

I still have one (the PH I mean). Stock is different at the butt end, so I think the one pictured has had an aftermarket stock fitted. looks like a good job of it. Value? Maybe 1k. - dan

 

[FLHTCUI]

Yup...

 

[Snider shooter]

Nice rifle. I would say $1000 or more.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I still have one (the PH I mean). Stock is different at the butt end, so I think the one pictured has had an aftermarket stock fitted. looks like a good job of it. Value? Maybe 1k. - dan

I 'think' Parker Hale offered two models at the time. The safari and one a little more deluxe, the Super Safari.