interarms mark x

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I have recently inherited two interarms mark x rifles in pristine condition.
one in 257 roberts,one in 7x57, they look brand new and both have either chrome bolts or polished stainless bolts and both have leupold vari-x 3x9
scopes on them. they have manchester england on the receiver with the CZ
logo right next to that. Both serial numbers begin with "A". I am trying to
identify production date and an approximate value. can anyone help??
 
The Manchester marked Mark X rifles are pre-1980ish. The bolts are polished steel, and the factory emblem is ZC, or "red flag factory" in Kragujevac, at that time in Yugoslavia. Value is $450-$600 depending on condition.
 
very hard to find info on these. i have shooters bible dating back to 1979 and nothing with interarms or zastava even listed. I have found out the 7x57 ceased
production in 1993 but no info on the .257 roberts whatsoever. not interested in selling them as they are family heirlooms, but would like to know approximate
year of production for both.
 
I began selling firearms in 1980, and the 257 Roberts was not offered at that time, FWIW. Probably mid 1970s at the latest, 257 Roberts had already been eclipsed by the 25-06 by 1980.
 
Some of those were sold as actions only and the customer would have them barreled and stocked. That may be your case. Is the barrel marked? If your stock looks at all "upgrade", count yourself lucky, as some of the "factory" stocks were not very well bedded. I have had great experiences with them overall. It's a very strong action which may remain stiff for quite a while.
 
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You'll occasionally hear the Mark X rifles called "Serbian Mausers" from the rifle crowd. Essentially a Mauser 98 action with a different safety (which I like BTW). Steel and walnut rifles, they are old school in nature, and an affordable euro mauser in a lot of cases.

I read that most give good accuracy, my mannlicher styled one does.
 
the stock on 7x57 is a high gloss monte carlo stock,and the .257 roberts is a straight comb with cheekplate with a matte finish. not a mark on either one. I assume the 7x57 ammo would be more plentiful as I do not reload. I see my uncle's logic now as the both use same basic case.Still trying to figure out
date of production.
 
Original Zastava production would stamp a four digit number on the receiver, usually on right side. First two digits are month and last two are year of production.

For interarms mark x, I am not sure, but the owner can easily check.
 
Well, ammo for both may not be the easiest to find but is available. I prefer Winchester for both but "Big W' in all it's wisdom only makes ammo for both on a "seasonal" basis which I interpret as, "When we damn well feel like it." :mad:
I've head Remington has either dropped ammo for the 7x57 and only seasonal for the .257 Robt.. Can't say whether that's fact or fiction as I haven't seen their ammo for both in a very long time.
There is one small ray of sunshine and most big stores have Federal brand in 7x57, usually in 140 and 175 gr. loadings.
The ammo for the .257 may be a bit more difficult to find.
I consider both cartridges as handloader cartridges as you will have to handload either to gain their full potential.
I load for both cartridges and they are a pleasure to work with.
I have owned a couple of the Zastava Mausers and both were quite accurate, .300 Win. Mag. and a .375 H&H. Still trying to figure out why I sold them off.
Paul B.
 
Sellier & Bellot have constant production line of 7x57, however I am not sure of whereabouts and presence of their dealers in US. But its worth checking.
 
My brother used to buy, (1980's) those Mark barreled actions from a cousin who held an ffl at the time, for about 150.00, and drop them in a Walnut blank, I'm not sure what brand of blank it was, but it took a lot of fitting and finishing.
He ordered a .270 Winchester that had a Whitworth stamp on it, it was nicer than the rest he built,and accurate.

My daughter's graduation present is a Mark X in .243 winchester and it's nice..but not a Whitworth..
Damn dependable rifle actions, they make nice builds..
 
The 257 Roberts is one of those cartridges with so much potential but can only live up to it when everything is right. A strong action, like the Interarms mauser, is part of it. The other parts are the right lead cut in the chamber so sleek bullets of the 120 gr. persuasion can be loaded to modern pressures. When all those factors are in place what you essentially have is a 6.5 Creedmoor. It's a perfect package for harvesting white tail deer.

I envy your firearm, you should buy some dies and brass and enjoy shooting it. Take it to a skilled gunsmith and have the lead cut to accommodate a slightly longer OAL if needed, I suspect your magazine is plenty long enough to hold them.
 
The Mark X was a standard commercial Mauser 98. These were of medium quality and were intended as hunting and shooting rifles. Made in Yugoslavia or Czechoslovakia (I can never recall which) they are excellent rifles. The Leupold scopes are also very good.

The 257 used to be a very popular caliber. Don't know if so much now. Certainly nothing wrong with it for medium sized game.

IMO the 7x57 is one of the finest cartridges ever designed.

I built this using a CZ action (descendant of the Mark X).

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I just found one yesterday...I traded a 1969 model `94 Winchester in .32 special...traded straight across...It has a 1-piece Leupold scope base and medium rings holding a 3x9x32 Tasco scope...really a nice package...It`s all like new...The date code is 0678...I`m impressed with the quality...It`s in 7x57... which along with the 257 Roberts are not listed in the catalog as even being available.
 
Both cartridges are "Great" medium game cartridges; ie; goat, antelope, deer, etc... the Roberts is a good Varmint or Predator round with lighter bullets (less than 100 grns),
where-as the 7x57 leaves the Roberts in the dust, when heavier bullets are employed (150, 160, 175 grns).
With those weights the 7mm becomes an Elk and Bear (Black) killer, with proper placement and not too much extended ranges.
Just in case you didn't know the 7 is the parent case for the 257. :D Wish I had a Mark X or two !! Congrats on the heirlooms !! :D
I'm pretty sure you already knew all that, but I couldn't resist talking about those two Great Cartridges !! You're a lucky man !:cool:
 
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Nitescout said:
I just found one yesterday...I traded a 1969 model `94 Winchester in .32 special...traded straight across...It has a 1-piece Leupold scope base and medium rings holding a 3x9x32 Tasco scope...really a nice package...It`s all like new...The date code is 0678...I`m impressed with the quality...It`s in 7x57... which along with the 257 Roberts are not listed in the catalog as even being available.
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As long as you're happy with the trade. The post 64 M94 .32 Win in decent shape will have more value than any Interarms Mark X will. I'd have made the guy pony up some cash to go along with his 7X57.
 
I still have 3 more .32 special m.94 carbines...but I didn`t have a 7x57, and had always wanted one...Yes I`m a happy camper!
 
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