Unknown (mostly) rifle question

[Bulletsponge]

Fellow shootists,

I have a rifle that was my fathers. It's chambered in 7mm Rem mag and has markings on the barrel and butt stock plate from Firearms International Corp. I'm guessing the "model" was a Musketeer as that's what's engraved on the barrel. the only other markings on it are F.N. Action-Made in Belgium and the serial number. There is very little that google turned up, so I turn to you.

2 questions for you:

1. Where (if at all) can I find a replacement stock. There is a fairly decent crack down the middle of the stock behind the action along with quite a bit of other wear that I'm guessing is caused by water as it was left out for a large part of an Alaskan winter. (long story!)

2. Is this rifle worth any money on the market. It's priceless to me as it belonged to my hero, just curious if it needs to be packed away or if I can refurbish it and shoot it!


Thanks much.

B

 

[Semmerling]

B - the issue is that Firearms International Corp was an importer....that is their marking. It doesn't tell us anything about the rifle itself.

What other markings are on the rifle?
Picture? Caliber? Picture? Describe the receiver? Picture?

As to whether or not is can be brought back....that to depends on more information.

 

[browningguy]

Any stock for a long action FN Mauser should work fine. FN of course built the Browning Mauser actioned rifles for many years, also built for many companies in the UK and the US that imported under their own name.

Any FN Mauser barrelled action is worth a minimum of $400, doesn't matter if it has Sears, JC Higgens or Firearms International on it.

But we really do need to see a closeup of the action to know which FN action was used.

 

[Bulletsponge]

I had meant to attach pics, neighbor lady next door just had her purse stolen while the homeowners were in the back yard. YBM came to the house offering to do "yard work". When the kid thought the owners weren't looking, he snatched the purse off the counter and pulled a di di mau.


Anyway, here they are:

(and thank you!)

 

[Bulletsponge]

Couple more, and one bonus shot of my humble but growing collection...

 

[Bulletsponge]

Oh yeah, forgot to show off the cracked stock.

 

[308sc]

well we know it is a mauser based action...it is worth something as it is an FN belgium made gun....

 

[blkbrd666]

You can save the original stock. Strip it to bare wood then assess the crack again. I believe it can be cleaned out and then opened up as much as possible, filled with Elmer's Carpenter Glue(the yellow stuff) and then clamped/pressed together with the bar clamps made by Vice-Grip with the rubber pads on the clamp surface. After 24 hours the clamps can be removed and you can trim, sand, and fill if necessary any area around the crack. A very careful sanding so as not to round off any sharp edges and you're ready to add a finish...either the Birchwood Casey tung oil finish rubbed on with your fingers, or a spray finish...staining is up to you. The Birchwood Casey can be layered on and rubbed down with fine steel wool multiple times until you have a thick clear finish that will last forever.

 

[Strongbad]

I'd try to snag an inexpensive (unless you want to go expensive) wood stock from Richard's Microfit, or somewhere similar. Then there are 800 million other synthetic types for the 98.

 

[Bulletsponge]

Thank you all for your help. I think Strongbads answer finished off what I needed to know along with 308 and brownings input.

Thanks to Semmerling and Blkbrd for the effort.

(found on Richard's Microfit)
Mauser 98 Commercial - Long Action - Large Ring (7-13/16" Between Lug Holes, 1-3/8" Front Receiver Ring) Cut standard for a commercial short floorplate, and a factory #1 barrel contour. A #3 contour barrel channel also available on request at no charge. (99% Press Fit Inlet)
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