As time goes on I find more of an affliction for sporterized mausers. I see the rugged reliable rifle, but a large part of beauty. I've seen some beautiful sporterized mausers and often they are priced at reasonable rates. Why is this? Why is the price of this time proven action at lower prices than today produced rifle.
When I see a beautiful engraved, reblued, diamond cut bolt, sporterized mauser my heart melts. I see the craftsmanship as well as the reliable rifle.
Example, I have found someone selling a alreay sporterized GEW98 for sale. It already has a spooned bolt handle, 2 folding rear sight, sporterized stock, sporter front sight, etc. Unfortunately I feel a sense of uncertainty before diving into this deal. Price is good also FYI. I'm not super knowledgable about these sporterized mauser, but I feel the need to know more. The smithing work on this particular rifle was obviously done a while ago. However it still holds its beauty IMO. I know head spacing in a mauser can be a topic of concern. I was told that this barrel reads 7.90.
Thoughts, opinions, comments on these rifles.
Thanks
When I see a beautiful engraved, reblued, diamond cut bolt, sporterized mauser my heart melts. I see the craftsmanship as well as the reliable rifle.
Example, I have found someone selling a alreay sporterized GEW98 for sale. It already has a spooned bolt handle, 2 folding rear sight, sporterized stock, sporter front sight, etc. Unfortunately I feel a sense of uncertainty before diving into this deal. Price is good also FYI. I'm not super knowledgable about these sporterized mauser, but I feel the need to know more. The smithing work on this particular rifle was obviously done a while ago. However it still holds its beauty IMO. I know head spacing in a mauser can be a topic of concern. I was told that this barrel reads 7.90.
Thoughts, opinions, comments on these rifles.
Thanks