Madsen Lightweight Military Rifle Model 1947

[The_Champ]

The Madsen Lightweight Military Rifle Model 1947

These rifles seem semi-common in the USA. Are there any floating around in Canada? I find them rather interesting and wouldn't mind adding 'the last general issue military bolt action' to be designed to my collection.

 

[JP]

Joe Salter had one about 3 years ago with bayonet, I think he was asking $950.00 for it. I have not seen one since then.

 

[green]

Sold one about 20 years ago.

 

[Eaglelord17]

I have seen several for sale in the last 6 years or so, all on the EE. They tend to move fast (one didn't but that was because they were asking a ridiculous price) and the only ones I have seen have been the .30-06 Columbian contract ones.

 

[The_Champ]

I have seen several for sale in the last 6 years or so, all on the EE. They tend to move fast (one didn't but that was because they were asking a ridiculous price) and the only ones I have seen have been the .30-06 Columbian contract ones.

Do you recall what price you have seen them sell for?

 

[Eaglelord17]

Seems to be in the 1000-2000$ range they are listed at.

 

[albayo]

The one Joe had came from a Dr. in Sydney NS. I think it came with the sling.
I have a chromed (ceremonial) bayonet for one in my collection.
Its the closest I ever got to owning one.

 

[The_Champ]

Thanks for all of the info. Sounds like it might be a pretty tricky and pricey proposition to acquire one of these rifles.

 

[albayo]

Just keep your eye out they are out there.
If you don't ask you won't find what you are looking for.

 

[anglia2]

One sold locally for about $1000 a year or so ago . That was the first one I've seen since the mid nineties , not a common rifle .