Hey guys.
I'm unfortunately being tempted once more on a couple of guns at the same time - from the same collection which I recently obtained my 1950 Marlin 336!
The main temptation is a 1917-date code Savage 99, a take-down model, in 250 Savage. Somewhat dirty, and a little worn, but bet it will clean up good. Has been drilled & tapped for a scope, which is a cheap looking '70s no-name (can't recall) but it does function. $400. What does anyone have to say about this deal? I think it sounds good for a project that functions well.
Next temptation is a 1914-1918 era Gewehr 98 sporterized pretty nicely. Rebarrelled in .30-06, polished blue, mismatched parts, and nicely bent bolt. Vintage Weaver K-4 scope. Typical 1950's/60's type "deluxe stock", if you know what I mean. Actually in good shape. $250.
Another teaser: the 5 or 6 (not kidding) various sporterized 1917 Enfields, ranging from $200-$600. Wish they had at least one in something other than .30-06, but not the oddball chamberings like the Weatherby jobs I've never really known anything about. They had all sorts of sporterized Enfields. Cheesy to cool-looking.
Of course, there was a 336 Marlin in .30-30 in nice shape for a decent price, but it was a post-lawyer safety button model which I have zero interest in.
I have a feeling there were more guns calling my name that I deliberately ignored. Like that rack of I don't know how many various SMLE's in good condition. Bunch of Browning A-5 iterations. Argh!!
OK that's it.
Savage 99 take-down/250 Savage questions...
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Re: Savage 99 take-down/250 Savage questions...
Thumbs up on the Savage, with one caveat. If the take down is loose or sloppy, give it a pass. Nice caliber and a good price.
Thumbs up on the Mauser 98. Everybody should have one. The K4 is icing on the cake.
Don't know nuthin bout no Enfields.
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Thumbs up on the Mauser 98. Everybody should have one. The K4 is icing on the cake.
Don't know nuthin bout no Enfields.
Be advised that I enjoy spending other people's money.
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Re: Savage 99 take-down/250 Savage questions...
Those don't tickle my fancy so they're all a pass for me.
Speaking on the 336 in .35 Rem....I attended the big Dallas Market Hall show yesterday and saw a '51 336SC in .35 Rem .... same year as my .30-30 336RC. I was perfect except the $650 price. Same year! I passed.
Speaking on the 336 in .35 Rem....I attended the big Dallas Market Hall show yesterday and saw a '51 336SC in .35 Rem .... same year as my .30-30 336RC. I was perfect except the $650 price. Same year! I passed.
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