FN 7x57 Scout rifle

[BillinNH]

Here's an ad for a used FN rifle. Could someone tell me what they think of this as a deer rifle and whether the price is anywhere in the ballpark? I know nothing about FNs as civilian guns.

Thanks.



Manufacturer: Fn
Serial Number: 1409
Model: 98 SCOUT
Action: Rifle: Bolt
Caliber: 7x57 Mauser
Condition: 90%
Features: SYN STOCK, FORWARD SCOUT SCOPE MNT; 22"; SCOUT RIFLE
Price: $475.00

Description:

Features: Syn Stock, Forward Scout Scope Mnt; 22"; Scout Rifle
Condition: 90% 98 Scout Rifle: Bolt 7x57 Mauser $475.00

 

[swampshooter]

7x57 scout

I would prefer a conventional scope mte. for hunting. There's not enough info to make a decision on value. FN didn't produce a synthetic scout model to my knowledge, so it's a conversion of some kind. Personally IMHO i would keep looking. PS> I like the cartridge though.

 

[mp510]

FN produced a lot of Mauser rifles in a lot of calibers for military (and civilian) use. 7mm mauser was a relatively popular military round at one point. It sounds like tis a sporterized mauser of somesort.