DocRock
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Never bid on anything at Rock Island Auctions before, but late last week put in two bids that I thought were laughably low-ball on 1) a set of three percussion revolver replicas (Uberti 1858, Pietta Starr, and a Euroarms Rogers & Spencer), and 2) a pair of classic Mauser sporting guns done by German gunmakers - a Model 1871 and a Model 98. Apparently my bid on the revolvers was laughably low ball...
To my surprise, I won the second! I'm quite intrigued by the Model 71 which is the much more "done" of the two: a 26" octagonal barrel, seemingly quite nicely engraved receiver, double set trigger, unique butter knife bolt handle and a nice stock, though A LOT of drop at comb. Unfortunately, I didn't pay as much attention to the spec sheet as I should have. The Model 71 is listed as chambered in "8mm" which is rather disappointing, if correct. I cant imagine that any of the gunsmithing done to the 71 would make it safe for 8x57 Mauser! Really hope it's a mistake and it's chambered in 11mm Mauser. This one's an antique, so direct delivery!
The M 98 is a more modestly done rifle - looks like the engraved receiver was case colored, tasteful octagonal to round barrel (hopefully IS/.323"), double set trigger, lightly engraved turn-down bolt handle, and scope mounts. Any advice and counsel on the scope mounts would be most welcome.
To my surprise, I won the second! I'm quite intrigued by the Model 71 which is the much more "done" of the two: a 26" octagonal barrel, seemingly quite nicely engraved receiver, double set trigger, unique butter knife bolt handle and a nice stock, though A LOT of drop at comb. Unfortunately, I didn't pay as much attention to the spec sheet as I should have. The Model 71 is listed as chambered in "8mm" which is rather disappointing, if correct. I cant imagine that any of the gunsmithing done to the 71 would make it safe for 8x57 Mauser! Really hope it's a mistake and it's chambered in 11mm Mauser. This one's an antique, so direct delivery!
The M 98 is a more modestly done rifle - looks like the engraved receiver was case colored, tasteful octagonal to round barrel (hopefully IS/.323"), double set trigger, lightly engraved turn-down bolt handle, and scope mounts. Any advice and counsel on the scope mounts would be most welcome.
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