Sporterized surplus arms

[Gil Martin]

I stopped in a gun shop yesterday and scanned the used gun racks. There were several "sporterized" surplus arms on display that ran the whole continuum from very nicely done to just about awful. Sometimes these rifles can be salvaged, completed or even remilitarized. I have seen some real bargains. My most interesting acquisition was a lovely sporterized Argentine Model 1909 Mauser that was dirt cheap. The reason is that someone rechambered the original 7.65x53mm barrel to .30-06. Oh well, that rifle is awaiting a new barrel at the local gunsmith's shop. All the best...
Gil