Argentine Mauser action-fair price?

[Byron Quick]

I've found a Model 1909 Argentine Mauser action for sale for a listed price of $169.00. What do you think? It's just the action.

 

[Bostonterrier97]

Gun Parts Inc. is selling them for $30.95

http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?chrProductSKU=3410

 

[Byron Quick]

Thanks, Boston...but that's not quite the one I'm looking for. They're sold out anyway

 

[DoctorXring]

Argentine actions

Ellison's has barreled actions for $125.

They may have some actions too as I have
seen them list those recently too. Might
want to give them a call.

http://www.ellisonsmilitaryrifles.com/

 

[Byron Quick]

Thanks,

That's a big help!

 

[Cosmoline]

Nice actions, but..

I'd want to see it and work it first-hand before buying, if at all possible. If that means paying a bit more, go for it. So many of these will pass the headspace test, yet still have lots of rust pocks in the barrel on close inspection, or have stiff bolts, or old extractors, etc.

 

[Byron Quick]

I will probably be discarding the barrel so that's not an issue.

 

[Clemson]

JLD normally has a few barreled actions also. They are listed under "Accessories" on their website. www.jldenter.com

 

[Byron Quick]

Thus far everyone I've checked has sold out. Any more suggestions?

 

[dfm]

Wherever you get one have it Rockwell hardness tested before rebarreling. Some of the older 98 actions were not properly heat treated and the actions can sometimes be on the soft side. Have the lugs and bolt head checked especially. They can be reheat treated and the action then used.

dfm