Hi all.

I got out that Mauser 98 stalking rifle I mentioned previously and took a few pics. The scope, as it turns out, is a mid-60's steel-tube Weaver, fixed-power 2.5x I think, with a post reticle.

You can see that the original chambering was stamped on the receiver.

Note the butterknife bolt handle and DSTs.

I have been firmly instructed to rebarrel this rifle only in 6.5x57, and as soon as I have freed up some project money I will do so. I would not hazard the disapproval of Hoot and JohnKDM.

-AaronB

And, I'm glad you came to your senses.

...since the 6.5 PRC came out, isn't the 6.5x57 obsolete?

It probably doesn't even work on deer any more...

-AaronB

past the expiration date. Obsolete. Worthless. Definitely replaced by a more worthy candidate.

<snicker>

Looks like a Buehler low profile safety was added when the scope mount was installed.

Originally, I'm envisioning a quarter rib with folding sights and assuredly claw mounts as evinced by the filled in dovetail in the front ring.

Definitely a prize!