Interarms 30-06
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Baribal; What do you mean Zastava counterpart?(the one at right)
What do you guys think this gun is worth?
What do you guys think this gun is worth?
I mean it's the same model, but stamped Zastava, so a European model. Interarms imported the whole rifles from Yugoslavia, while it's European (Brits) divisions Churchill and Withworth used to fit their own stocks on the Yugo barreled actions.
There was also Charles Daly who imported the Zastava rifles 'til 2006, but the quality was less (mostly the stocks and it's finishing).
As for value, expect it to be around 350.00 $ / 450.00 $ max would be about it, if the stock is pristine, of course.
There was also Charles Daly who imported the Zastava rifles 'til 2006, but the quality was less (mostly the stocks and it's finishing).
As for value, expect it to be around 350.00 $ / 450.00 $ max would be about it, if the stock is pristine, of course.
I think I paid too much for the Churchill then, as I found the stock to be cracked...
You are a wealth of info Baribal. A gun library???
Well, thanks for the kind word, yes, I own a pretty healthy library, but I don't cut and paste infos. It comes with a lot of time spent on researching and collecting guns.
A cracked Mauser stock is far from rare... It's one of the "flaws" that comes with the staggered row magazines, when the gun if fired, the front lug compresses the stock back and the tin walls surrounding the magazine bow, putting a lot of stress on the small internal webs between the magazine and the trigger well.
In my opinion, it's a good argument for an eventual buyer to lower the price but it's usually easily repairable. Only thing is that it's much better to proceed to a good bedding job after.
A cracked Mauser stock is far from rare... It's one of the "flaws" that comes with the staggered row magazines, when the gun if fired, the front lug compresses the stock back and the tin walls surrounding the magazine bow, putting a lot of stress on the small internal webs between the magazine and the trigger well.
In my opinion, it's a good argument for an eventual buyer to lower the price but it's usually easily repairable. Only thing is that it's much better to proceed to a good bedding job after.
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- Kamloops B.C.
thanks baribal
Well, thanks for the kind word, yes, I own a pretty healthy library, but I don't cut and paste infos. It comes with a lot of time spent on researching and collecting guns.
A cracked Mauser stock is far from rare... It's one of the "flaws" that comes with the staggered row magazines, when the gun if fired, the front lug compresses the stock back and the tin walls surrounding the magazine bow, putting a lot of stress on the small internal webs between the magazine and the trigger well.
In my opinion, it's a good argument for an eventual buyer to lower the price but it's usually easily repairable. Only thing is that it's much better to proceed to a good bedding job after.
You're welcome Baribal...
Funny you should link that picture, I have been looking for a supplier of Crossbolts to repair the Churchill. Not sure if it is something I will attempt myself. I really like the stock and I think a better thing to do is to install bolts, grind some wood and do a pillar and action bed. I just like the feel and look of the rifle. The JC is definately getting a boyd, accurate rifle but ho-hum stock.
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Cross bolts are one way to do it, but there are other ways to do too. Personally, I don't think a Mauser action will be much served by pillars. as it's design already includes a front and rear pillar. Anyhow, if you are skilled, there's a lot you can do yourself, if not, then, you may be better served by bringing it to a competent gunsmith.
