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Shorten 98
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I have this 98 Z24 that has been shorten about a 1 1/4
Nice walnut stock.[img]Redfield scop mounts and rings.And also a Unertl mount on the barrel Came with a Weaver J2.5 .75 dia [imjavascript:image(); Insert Image[/img]![Found a old weaver 10X and a old set of redfield 1" rings.. It was in a unkown calaber checked many books and gun nut's . It is now chambered in 219 D Wasp.. I would Like to if anyone knows how much a rifle like this is worth And how do put a photo of the rifle on the forum??](Found a old weaver 10X and a old set of redfield 1" rings.. It was in a unkown calaber checked many books and gun nut's . It is now chambered in 219 D Wasp.. I would Like to if anyone knows how much a rifle like this is worth And how do put a photo of the rifle on the forum??)
Nice walnut stock.[img]Redfield scop mounts and rings.And also a Unertl mount on the barrel Came with a Weaver J2.5 .75 dia [imjavascript:image(); Insert Image[/img]
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Without very detailed photos and coverage of all of the markings on this rifle, it is nearly impossible to set a price. Even then, it's probably impossible since it has obviously been customized to a great extent if it has been shortened. By the way, where was the shortening done?
Do some overalls and then some details, take it out of the stock and make sure you get pictures of the markings on top and underneath the barrel and action. Be sure to remove the scope mounts on the action first.
Let's try this and see what you have.
Best.
I and the shop owner think that the work was done in the late 50's or early 60's. as for the photo I get a java scripjavascript:image();
I don't understand your "javascript" comment at all. If you can't get the images to work from the instructions then e-mail them to me and I'll see if I can post them for you.
I know this isn't your rifle but it is an example of an older small ring Mauser:
The actions were usually shortened at the thumbcut notch which is located at the center/right side in this photo. Your thinking is probably correct about the time frame since that's when the majority of this type of work was done. Mauser actions were selling for about $7.50 each and everyone wanted a Kurz-length (short) action because Mauser didn't make very many of these and the ones available were very pricey. The 250-3000 Savage was extremely popular and the Mausers were cheap, we got cut and welded Mausers. The basic problem with this conversion was that every cobbler in the U.S. that had a cut-off saw and a welder thought he was a gunsmtih and the potential for a mishap increased exponentially.
Best.