snowman748
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I found a rifle in a pawn shop for $120. It was marked with "UMC2 1972" on the top of the action. I noticed that it looked surprisingly like a Mauser action even though it was 22LR and fed from a box mag even though the clerk said "it's a single shot". It has iron sights with three different rear sight arrangements that allow you to flip up and down. I figured it was some kind of military training rifle so I put it on layaway for $20. When I got home I did some research and found out it appears to be a Romanian M69 bolt action 22LR trainer. From the looks of things I think it's all original but the stock was refinished and it flaking off terribly. I probably sand it down and refinish it again. Overall it didn't look like it was in the best shape BUT will a little TLC it should be a nice rifle. I picked it up from the same pawn shop I picked my 1903A3 spotter from.
Any advise for someone new to these rifles? I'm already out $20 but should I go back and pay the other $109 to get it outta layaway (it was marked $120 and $9 for tax). I have 3 months to pay on it so not a super big deal.
Any advise for someone new to these rifles? I'm already out $20 but should I go back and pay the other $109 to get it outta layaway (it was marked $120 and $9 for tax). I have 3 months to pay on it so not a super big deal.