Posted by rick-pfc on February 08, 1999 at 20:33:53:
In Reply to: Want to sell it? nt posted by Pete on February 08, 1999 at 20:12:52:
If you're talking to me, my brother did mention last time I saw him he was considering putting it up for sale.
It is a MS 1903 in 6.5x54. DST, beautiful reddish walnut Mannlicher stock with raised check rest/piece, bullet trap in stock, 16.5 or 18" barrel (can't remember). Original condition. We shot it for the first time in over 50 years this past Thanksgiving, and it shot dead on at 50 yards (something like 1 1/2" group 5 shots). This is a beautiful gun. My Dad knew the owner, and it's pedigree. Rifling is sharp, but bore is dark (not pitted). No rust, minimal if any bluing wear. Stock is in great shape (never saw the game field since it came back from Europe in 1945).
Contact my e-mail if you were interested in the gun. Brass, Lee loader go with it (if brother wants to sell). I'm not sure on price-it will take some research. I've seen about a half dozen MS 1903's. This is one of the best you'll ever see.