Hello,
I have an 11MM Mauser rifle and a Canadian Ross rifle and I am wondering how much are worth and some history. I would like to find these a good home so I can buy a couple of .22 rifles for my kids so they can learn to shoot. They are getting a .22 for christmas they just don't know it yet.
The first rifle is the 11mm Mauser, a 71/84. It has a four digit serial number and has a bunch of crowns and symbols plus the year 1888 stamped on the receiver near the side of the bolt. It is stamped with the word "SPANDAU". Some of the numbers (like the bolt and one of the bands around the stock) do not match but I am told that is common on rifles from this period that were in military service.
The rifle has been in storage for a long time and has some rust near the rear sight and some pitting on the outside. It has a bayonet lug. I have a couple of boxes of 385 grain RN lead for it but to be honest I don't know if it is safe to shoot it.
The second rifle is a Canadian Ross in 303 British. It has a straight pull bolt and has the year 1905 stamped on the receiver. I will post pics if it will help.
I have an 11MM Mauser rifle and a Canadian Ross rifle and I am wondering how much are worth and some history. I would like to find these a good home so I can buy a couple of .22 rifles for my kids so they can learn to shoot. They are getting a .22 for christmas they just don't know it yet.
The first rifle is the 11mm Mauser, a 71/84. It has a four digit serial number and has a bunch of crowns and symbols plus the year 1888 stamped on the receiver near the side of the bolt. It is stamped with the word "SPANDAU". Some of the numbers (like the bolt and one of the bands around the stock) do not match but I am told that is common on rifles from this period that were in military service.
The rifle has been in storage for a long time and has some rust near the rear sight and some pitting on the outside. It has a bayonet lug. I have a couple of boxes of 385 grain RN lead for it but to be honest I don't know if it is safe to shoot it.
The second rifle is a Canadian Ross in 303 British. It has a straight pull bolt and has the year 1905 stamped on the receiver. I will post pics if it will help.
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