1909 98 Mauser Modelo Argentino Sporter -- whats it worth?

Golddollar · Jan 15, 2023

With the opinions that this gun is probably most suited for benchrest or longrange varmit shooting, I would suggest wringing it out and producing some targets that show what its shooting capabilities are. Being a proven performer might bring it to a fair price instead of being lowballed.

Back in my misspent youth, I sporterized one of my dad's 03A3 Springfields (with his blessing as he got the lathe work done to turn down the barrel). Keep in mind this was around 55 years ago, when this was a common practice. I did the finish work and cold bluing on the barrel, and the shaping and finishing of the stock. Yeah, it doesn't look as nice as the OP's rifle, but it seems to shoot pretty well. Price for it? Not for sale. My little cousin at 225 yards took his first deer with my gun. He gets the gun after i'm gone.

mtgianni · Jan 15, 2023

Tikka Light in 6.5 creedmore has a MSRP for $749. Real prices should be just under $600. In my area you would have a very tough sale at $450 and a long wait.

GypsmJim · Jan 15, 2023

It's a beautiful rifle and I would be pleased to own it. In fact, I have one that is quite similar, except mine was built on an 03A3 receiver. I also own an Argy in its original form, including a matched number stock.

Unmolested all matching Mausers are prized collectibles these days. As such, they go for between $500-600. I believe all are secondary market, since I think the importers all sold out quite some time ago.

I look at it like comparing the wood grip hand ejector vs. the black plastic striker fired pistol. Only us old guys like the former, thus the demand for the latter.

IMHO, I'd stick with the $250 value, but I hope you are able to meet up with a like-minded old guy.

LVSteve · Jan 15, 2023

Golddollar said:
With the opinions that this gun is probably most suited for benchrest or longrange varmit shooting, I would suggest wringing it out and producing some targets that show what its shooting capabilities are. Being a proven performer might bring it to a fair price instead of being lowballed.

That might be the only way to get a decent price for it. I treat all customized guns as a pig in a poke as to whether they even operate, let alone whether they are accurate. I doubt I'm the only one.

Gene L · Jan 15, 2023

I think the stock is made of a nice piece of wood which is not to my taste but it apparently is to the OP. If it's got a bench fore end, it's not a bench rifle. The maple stock looks gaudy to me but that's just me. The thing about wood stock is you can finish it well with a package of sandpaper. The buttplate doesn't fit it well.

If it had been checkered it would bring more money. I don't know how much it will bring now, but good luck if you want to sell it.

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