Firearms International Musketeer 243

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December 15, 2004 05:07

I purchased this gun at a shop for 250.00 Dollars.Itis in mint condition.They had it marked as an Interarms,but it is not.It is a very well built gun.I do believe it was made in the late 1960's . Any inf you have would be great.The gun is as heavy as my varmint rifle .The barrel is 28 inches long .I am thinking it was a special order.Anyway, did I get a good deal? Thanks

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  rufe-snow

  December 15, 2004 05:50

  According to my references Firearms International was the principal importer of Beligan produced FN Mauser actions & rifles for many years, circa 1940's-1970's.
  
  These were all of very excellent quality. It seems to me you have gotten a outstanding deal.
  
  I don't recall seeing a Musketeer with a 28" barrel though. Get hold of some of the old Gun Digests from that era, to see if FI offered rifles with that barrel length. If they didn't chances are that a third party built it on one of their actions or rebarreled one of their rifles.
  
  

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  Herschel

  December 15, 2004 15:11

  The 1965 Gun Digest lists a Musketeer Rifle. It was described as an American made rifle made using an FN Mauser Supreme action with a Sako trigger and sliding safety. Barrel was listed as 24" only and was described as a 12 groove with a "Williams Guide" open sight. It was imported by Firearms International.
  
  Price in 1965 was $128.30. It was available as a barreled action for $87.50.

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