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Military rifles as sporters
Let me say that I discourage the sporterizing of classic surplus arms. My ventures are focused on those military rifles that have already been cut down or altered and cannot be remilitarized. I went into a gun shop last Monday to scan the used gun racks. There were three sporterized militzary rifles for sale. I passed on a lovely FN Mauser that was a .257 Roberts, but needed a lot of work and the low scope safety was not properly installed. Anyway, the price was too high and the stock was terrible.
There was a very nice Kar98k in 8mm with a lot of extras. The Bishop stock was immaculate, the bolt handle was replaced, it was drilled and tapped, had scope bases and rings and wore a Buehler safety. The bore and bluing were perfect. It went home with me for $175.00.
The crown jewel was a 1903 high number Springfield redone like the Kar98k. The barrel was floated, the action was glassed and it had a Timney trigger. I got it for the same price as the Mauser. I have a new Midway .338-06 barrel and the local gunsmith will rebarrel the rifle this week. Take care...
Joe
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