I decided to stop at one of my favorite used gun shops on my way to work today to look at an early '70's S&W model 39-2 they have for sale. Before I had them pull it from the case so I could coon-finger it a bit, I noticed this older rifle sitting among several AR15's that seemed to be whispering "Look at me... Look at me...". So, I asked to look at it.
This is the only pic I took of it, and from the quick research I found after getting to work I believe it's a Mauser model 1904. They have it listed as a DWM 1904 6.5 caliber. I'm not at all knowledgeable about these firearms (I probably know enough to be dangerous) and was hoping I could get a little better insight into whether this old beauty would be worth purchasing. Numbers appear to match(?), but it does not have a sling, the guide rod, and no bayonet. Bolt seems to ride very smooth with no slop. From the markings, and what little I've researched so far, it's probably been reworked to a different caliber (based on research and markings over the '6.5'). I can only assume re-bored to 8mm... Have no idea when it was actually manufactured.
Given just the above info, should I walk away from the $330 discounted price I was given?
Please help me spend my money. Or help me save it. Either way, I can't take it with me when I go...
TIA
This is the only pic I took of it, and from the quick research I found after getting to work I believe it's a Mauser model 1904. They have it listed as a DWM 1904 6.5 caliber. I'm not at all knowledgeable about these firearms (I probably know enough to be dangerous) and was hoping I could get a little better insight into whether this old beauty would be worth purchasing. Numbers appear to match(?), but it does not have a sling, the guide rod, and no bayonet. Bolt seems to ride very smooth with no slop. From the markings, and what little I've researched so far, it's probably been reworked to a different caliber (based on research and markings over the '6.5'). I can only assume re-bored to 8mm... Have no idea when it was actually manufactured.
Given just the above info, should I walk away from the $330 discounted price I was given?
Please help me spend my money. Or help me save it. Either way, I can't take it with me when I go...
TIA