I looked up the serial number, well it is the only number that was on the gun. It was located just infront of the trigger well. So I dont know if it is from the Mauser action. This is a very strange rifle I just got from my Grandpa, his dad made it I guess. The barrel is from a 257 Roberts Model 70 sportster that has been retreaded and rechamber in 250 Savage. The action is a true german action that was made in 1948 according to the stamp and it shoots wonderful. I have only shot at 50 yards but i am willing to guess it is pretty close to sub-MOA. I was just wonder about the value for insurance purposes as I have come to the conclusetion that it is either worth quite a bit or not a whole lot. Thanks for the help.
2007-09-24 06:56:29 · 4 answers · asked by Corey R 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Well it's not a Winchester Model 70, sounds like what you have is simply a nice shooter based on a 98 Mauser action that someone fitted a Winchester barrel to. It's going to be hard to assign a value to the gun but without seeing it I'd say some where in the 200-300 dollar range is all. I have guns like that, there is more sentimental value to them than monetary value. Enjoy the rilfe knowing that it's been in the family for a while.
2007-09-24 07:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1938 or 1948?
If it's 1938 on the top of the receiver with a (usually) three letter code it's likely a German Mauser.
In 1948, the only places making Mausers were Spain and Yugoslavia.
Bad news and Great news.....it ain't worth a whole heck of a lot to anyone other than you. No need to call the insurance agent. A lot of "sporter" rifles were built on WWII military actions and they are not worth much at all, especially ones recycling barrels and in .250 Savage. Maybe a couple hundred if the guy's an idiot and you are having a good day....
The Great news is that you Great Grandfather made it and your grandfather gave it to you....so for you my friend, that there rifle is what they call PRICELESS. As you get older, trust me, the value will only go up.
Take care of it and enjoy it. And try 100 yards next time OK?
2007-09-24 10:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Gunsmith I can tell you that Winchester never put serial numbers on the magazine plate in front of the trigger guard. Original German Mauser's had numbers engraved on the magazine plates before, during and after WW II.
You have an original Mauser with a Winchester 257 Roberts caliber "barrel" fitted on a Mauser military receiver, not a Winchester Model 70 by anyone's definition. Since it's re-barreled, there really is no way to guess or estimate a value that would be accurate, but I can tell you the rifle has no collectors value since it's been altered. A value is based on percentage of overall condition and finish, you haven't supplied any information in regards to this. I could help you further with additional information, if you are willing to provide it.
2007-09-24 07:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
DJ,
I sort of disagree with you. Not so much about the value, but about the .250-3000 Savage cartridge.
I happen to think the .250 Savage is a neat old cartridge. It is one of the few sub-.30 cartridges I like.
Doc
2007-09-24 18:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋