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If I had only known

woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
edited June 2002 in General Discussion
When I was a kid with a Remington 722 in .308 a buddy of mine got a brand new Model 70 in 257 Roberts. I always wanted a 257 after that. About 10 yrs ago I came accross a comercial Mauser 7mm at a gunshow for $125.00. The thing was rough and appeared to be a compilation of parts.But, no pitting on the action. I jumped on it thinking it would become a nice custom 257. Well thing being what they are the project never got started. 3 yrs ago when buying my house I sold it to get some extra cash to cover expenses. Sold it for $175.00 and a copy of a book the buyer had written. I was happy until last night. This guys user name leads me to believe he's the guy who bought it. The guy was going to be moving to Wyoming. If you look close you can see where a former owner had sanded finger grooves into the wrist of the stock. I don't want it back, but if I had known it was what he says it is the price would have been much higher. I never said a word about south america though. It came from a dealer in Lancaster, NY and he aquired it in an estate sale in Niagara falls Canada. I wonder how the Canadians are adapting to spanish or portugese.LOL

www.gunbroker.com/auction/Viewitem.asp?item=4212656

Woods

How big a boy are ya?

Edited by - woodsrunner on 06/10/2002 11:30:36

Comments

  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    "If I had only known..." A phrase I have uttered countless times.

    However, sometimes I get to be the one who knows. But more often, it is like you said. C'est la vie.

    SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the best gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net
  • BoltactionManBoltactionMan Member Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As I read this link, he is at $230 and change. Not exactly wowing the masses. I go with Saxon, looks like an old Mauser to me.

    KC
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