I got this rifle on a package deal and was wondering if anyone could help me put a value to it ? I know it’s been cut down but all the numbers match . would it be worth restoring back to original if I can find furniture to it ? It has weaver scope mounts. Thanks in advance
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any idea on what it’s worth as Is ?Thank u I appreciate your help
It's hard to tell from the pics if the bolt has been altered? the maker's code and year are under the front scope base. some are more collectible, being drilled and tapped kills that.
does it have Germany stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight? are there any small eagles with numbers under them on bottom metal? value I'm thinking is around $300 + or - if there is a very good bore.
does it have Germany stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight? are there any small eagles with numbers under them on bottom metal? value I'm thinking is around $300 + or - if there is a very good bore.
The stamps do indicate that it's origin is German.
The finish indicates it's late ware production, maybe late 1944 or early 1945.
Tiriaq is right on as to value.
The action is about all that is holding value and some of the smith work required to make it an acceptable hunting rifle has been done, however, your pics don't show the things, such as a machined rear bridge. It would need to be refinished for most folks to find any interest in it.
Most folks today do not realize how good those actions are or how accurate many of these lackluster gems can be.
The 8x57js cartridge, when loaded to European specs is right on up there with the 30-06 and surpasses the 308Win. You won't find those loads in any North American manuals, not even those which show higher pressures. They're afraid of litigation, for the nimrods with similar rifles mounted with .318 diameter bores and using .323 diameter bullets.
That rifle would be a great candidate for a newbie looking to enhance their skillset on refinishing and maybe rebarreling to a "###ier" cartridge.
As is, that rifle would make a fine "utilitarian" hunting rifle. If it's in good condition internally, it's absolutely reliable under almost any condition most folks would hunt.
Factory ammunition is downloaded in deference to the smaller bores of some rifles and for rifles chambered for the cartridge, but with weaker actions.
The finish indicates it's late ware production, maybe late 1944 or early 1945.
Tiriaq is right on as to value.
The action is about all that is holding value and some of the smith work required to make it an acceptable hunting rifle has been done, however, your pics don't show the things, such as a machined rear bridge. It would need to be refinished for most folks to find any interest in it.
Most folks today do not realize how good those actions are or how accurate many of these lackluster gems can be.
The 8x57js cartridge, when loaded to European specs is right on up there with the 30-06 and surpasses the 308Win. You won't find those loads in any North American manuals, not even those which show higher pressures. They're afraid of litigation, for the nimrods with similar rifles mounted with .318 diameter bores and using .323 diameter bullets.
That rifle would be a great candidate for a newbie looking to enhance their skillset on refinishing and maybe rebarreling to a "###ier" cartridge.
As is, that rifle would make a fine "utilitarian" hunting rifle. If it's in good condition internally, it's absolutely reliable under almost any condition most folks would hunt.
Factory ammunition is downloaded in deference to the smaller bores of some rifles and for rifles chambered for the cartridge, but with weaker actions.
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The stamp Germany on top of the Barrel would say it was a commercial export after WWII, not a veteran bring back.
The eagle 214 stamp could tell the maker in some cases. Though in this case 214 was used by three different makers at different times during WWII. Not one of the rare makers.
The eagle 214 stamp could tell the maker in some cases. Though in this case 214 was used by three different makers at different times during WWII. Not one of the rare makers.
