Schmidt Reuban

[canuckiron]

Just came into possession of one of those old Schmidt Reuban straight pull bolt action rifles. I understand they were chambered for 7x55 Sweede but this one has a barrel marked 30 30 Winchester. Anybody have any information on this rifle as to the new calibre and the interest in them. Any value in it?
Thanks

 

[rombat]

I have had a 30 30 Schmidt Reuben for about 30 years. Heard somewhere that they were re-barreled here in Canada in the 50's and 60's. It shoots alright but does not feed reliably from the magazine. Mine is the 1889 model, I have no idea of the value. It was probably re-barreled to 30-30 because 7.5 x 55 ammo was difficult to find on this side of the pond back then.