[FOUR4D4]

Its a shame of what people do to sell things on Gunbroker.Bunch of Yee Ha's

The sad part is someone bought this
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331604764

One more works OK
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=340005157

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[Shooter]

Lightened? Someone just drilled holes in it.

 

[Spoon]

Awe Austin, it was done...of course, with a brand new carbide 4-flute endmill on a knee mill to minimize burrs and get within 0.0005" of where it was designed to be lightened! HO-Lee smokes, buy without seeing. What "else" was done that is hidden?

Caveat emptor, I reckon!

 

[Shooter]

I agree. We can only be certain of ourselves.

 

[28Shooter]

How many original Springfields, Mausers, and Enfields were bubba'd/butchered into "deer rifles"? Brings tears to my eyes just contemplating the numbers.

 

[Ac_Man1962]

But............................... it will outshoot YOUR 1911.............. Outshoot it..........You don't have a prayer against this awsome gun.........

 

[tahoe2]

Wow !

Look at all the great access points for grit & grime to enter into the system !
Here's a mauser, but I wouldn't call it "butchered" !

 

[28Shooter]

Looks good Tahoe and no offense was intended, but for those of us who appreciate old military bolt guns, finding a Mauser that has all matching numbers and is in otherwise great conditition, cut down into a "deer" rifle is just sad...a piece of history lost. I have a Swedish Mauser in my collection that I personally cut down when I was young, stupid, and unknowing of what I had - purchased for $69, all matching numbers-including the stock. I keep it to remind me that even the best of us are entitled to make mistakes. You have a fine rifle there, enjoy it!

 

[tahoe2]

Thanks 28,
that was a "Big 5" $100 dollar special with a badly cracked stock; when I saw it (7 years ago) I bought it with the intention of making a sporter out of it.
She shoots an honest 1-1/4" @ 100 and 3" @ 200 with Nosler Ballistic Tips
I have others that maintain their military heritage.