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parting with bob...

tws
I've decided to part with bob and place it for sale on gunbroker or other such site.

I'm posting here now with pictured links to try and make sure that all my info is accurate. I've never sold a firearm and want to be as clear as possible about authenticity.

I'm NOT TRYING TO SELL HERE...

so far i've established this:

Sporterized Swedish Mauser M38 - 257 Roberts

Husqvarna Vapenfabriks

Timney trigger

Bushnell Buckhorn 3X10

Fewer than 3 boxes of ammo shot on the life of the barrel

I'd appreciate it if anyone can elaborate on any other details i might be missing that should be assessed and or added to the sales description or image gallery - also it's approximate worth.

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thanks for bearing with me.

if i've placed this post in the wrong forum or otherwise been bad, pls delete...

thanks,

tws

ps: you will note that i've had the orginal butt removed and replaced with another for a better fit.
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  • rufe-snow
    I would hold on to it, if I were you. Now with so many folks out of work and hurting, is not the best time to be selling anything. Not likely a heavily sportized Swede Mauser, is going to bring in big bucks even when times are good. Just got CDNN's catalog in the mail, they are blowing out new Winchester and S & W sporters for less then $400, it's hard to compete with that.
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  • He Dog
    I agree, in good times you might get $300-350 (not that it is not a better rifle than that) and in a soft market $250-$300. California roll-over stocks are not that sought after, the scope adds nothing to the value.

    I like the looks of it and might be interested if I did not already have two .257s.
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  • RCrosby
    Fine pictures, and a nice rifle, but I have to agree with rufe and hedog. That said, I don't know what you feel you need to get out of it. You can always list it with a minimum bid and see what happens. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. As far as info, you seem to have covered all the bases and the quality of the pictures leaves little doubt as to the condition. Who made the barrel? Maybe a shot of the inletting?
    Good luck.
    Edit:
    A front-on shot of the grip cap might help too.
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  • the yooper
    I agree with the previous posters - NOT the best time to sell. A couple additional things you should add if you do try to sell: 1) what manufacture is the barrel. 2) has the bolt been modified to cock on opening. As I recall, the Swedes cock on closing. Nice looking gun, by the way, and a GREAT caliber.
    yooper
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  • tws
    thanks everyone,

    points well taken.

    it's as fine a rifle as i've ever owned and i may just keep it, tho i'm a bit weary of hunting.

    it shoots a tight group. tho ammo is costly.

    cheers,

    tws
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  • tws
    yes it cocks on closing...

    don't know about the barrel i'll have a look.
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