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Age and value of Interarms imported Zastava made Mark X
jmh4180
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I'm trying to find the age and value of this target rifle. Serial number A1317. Anyone have insight? 257 Roberts Ackley Improved - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 892402515
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Its a 257 Roberts Ackley Imp.
There should be a date stamp on the rear 'bridge' (between the 2 screws in the side). you may have to remove the stock.
i removed the stock and there are no numbers anywhere. I see 677 on the underside of the bolt and 677on the receiver where the bolt slides in/out.
Could it be that its old enough that it doesn't have one? it doesn't look ground off or altered in any way.
It does have a stamp on the front bridge A1317. Is that an Ackley stamp for the custom barrel?
Should be right there between the screw holes, or lower under the wood line, like Mike said.
thanks gentlemen but there is nothing on the rear bridge. I read that Zastava made guns from 1945 on. Also understand that pre 1950 serial numbers weren't needed on imports. So I thought this is a 1945 to 1950 gun. The killer to that theory is Interarms was not in business until 1953.
the a1317 should be the ser. # and the 677 is probably june 1977
The late Frank de Haas book, on bolt action rifles. Has a section on the Interarms Mark X's. They starting selling them in 69, with the Zastava markings. In the 90's, they were selling them just marked Yugoslavia.
Barreled actions were also sold to gunsmiths and shade tree hobbyiests. That's how your rifle came into being. Nice looking rifle, but I don't see it being a easy one to sell. You really are going to have to price it right to move it. Thumb hole stock, in .257 Roberts improved. Not everybody's cup of tea.
I'm selling it. I've been told its had a ton of love or money put into it. 257 Roberts Ackley Improved - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 892402515
Demand creates value not rarity. Demand on the GB auction, is when 2 or more guys are bidding against each other. Driving the price up. The Demand for a home built, thumb hole stock, Zastava BA, in 257 Improved. Is underwhelming, IMHO unless it was really priced right.
Here is a quick explanation on how to determine twist rate in a barrel. I included a video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdoCNZBlRGQ