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I have 2 Madsen M G/A CAL 30 FUERZAS ARMADAS DE COLOMBIA in 90% and 98%. I am wandering what is the Approx. value of these guns, one in 90% and one in 98% condition?
Here is some background info on them from another site:
Maker Model Caliber Barrel Length Finish Serial Number
Mauser Unknown .30-06 23-3/8" +/- Blued Unknown
FUERZAS ARMADAS DE COLOMBIA on top of receiver. MADSEN M.G/A. XXXX-XX Cal .30 on left side of receiver.
Other Notes:
1. Front 1" of barrel has series of small holes on each side and its bore is larger than main barrel. Is this a flash hider?
2. Bolt has turned-down handle.
3. Bolt has two locking lugs behind the handle and a small knurled knob at rear.
4. Rear sight is a peep sight with elevation graduations and a large windage adjustment knob.
5. Stock appears to be original and in very, very good condition.
The Madesen rifle was made in Denmark in about 1958 and marks the high point of bolt action military rifle design. Loaded with great ideas to make it cheap and simple to manufacture and a very efficient gun, it arrived on the scene just as the military demand for bolt action rifles ceased to exist. As far as I know only the Colombian Navy ordered any. Within a few years they had started to get surplus semi-autos and the Madsens were sold as surplus, apparently never having been issued. Parts may be available from Gun Parts Corp (on our links page) but they may be hard to find. If yours had a scope added that probably destroyed any collector interest, but it should still be a good hunting rifle. (After preparing this answer, the Sept. 1 Shotgun News arrived with a well done article on page 16 about the Madsen by Paul Scarlata reporting on an example of this rifle obtained from my old VA/NC friend Bob House. Great article- much better than I can do on the subject for you.
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Here is some background info on them from another site:
Maker Model Caliber Barrel Length Finish Serial Number
Mauser Unknown .30-06 23-3/8" +/- Blued Unknown
FUERZAS ARMADAS DE COLOMBIA on top of receiver. MADSEN M.G/A. XXXX-XX Cal .30 on left side of receiver.
Other Notes:
1. Front 1" of barrel has series of small holes on each side and its bore is larger than main barrel. Is this a flash hider?
2. Bolt has turned-down handle.
3. Bolt has two locking lugs behind the handle and a small knurled knob at rear.
4. Rear sight is a peep sight with elevation graduations and a large windage adjustment knob.
5. Stock appears to be original and in very, very good condition.
The Madesen rifle was made in Denmark in about 1958 and marks the high point of bolt action military rifle design. Loaded with great ideas to make it cheap and simple to manufacture and a very efficient gun, it arrived on the scene just as the military demand for bolt action rifles ceased to exist. As far as I know only the Colombian Navy ordered any. Within a few years they had started to get surplus semi-autos and the Madsens were sold as surplus, apparently never having been issued. Parts may be available from Gun Parts Corp (on our links page) but they may be hard to find. If yours had a scope added that probably destroyed any collector interest, but it should still be a good hunting rifle. (After preparing this answer, the Sept. 1 Shotgun News arrived with a well done article on page 16 about the Madsen by Paul Scarlata reporting on an example of this rifle obtained from my old VA/NC friend Bob House. Great article- much better than I can do on the subject for you.
NO OFFERING TO SELL, BUY OR TRADE ALLOWED ON THE ASK THE EXPERTS FORUM........Read the posting Guidelines.......
Education is nothing if common sense and manners are not in the curriculum!
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The Standard Catalog of Military Firearms values the Madsen Model 47 at:
Exc. - $600
V.G. - $500
Good - $3500
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