Had an interesting rifle follow me home from the pawn shop today. It's a 1909 Argentina military mauser in 30-06. It has the original stepped military barrel and a mil grade stock although it's been sporterized. It also had a scope mounted to the receiver and a sling. No pitting anywhere and the rifling in the barrel looks brand new. As a mil surplus rifle I realize this probably doesn't have much collector value since it's been tinkered with and sporterized. I bought it mainly for deer hunting and target shooting. I only paid $365.00 for it. Did I make good choice?