denvernoob
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I have a hand me down Mauser G33/40, sporterized with a GR Douglas .257 Roberts barrel. The gun was originally made for my Grandma, and has a short 13-1/4" LOP stock. Very accurate rifle.
My ten year old son is showing interest in deer hunting. I'm thinking this rifle would be perfect. Problem is, the rifle only has iron sights.
From what I have gathered you can mount a scope on this action. I know you would have to have the safety changed to something more like a Win Model 70, and have the bolt handle reworked to open properly with a scope, as well as have it drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
Does anyone have experience with this? Any idea of the cost of this work? If feasible, would most gunsmiths be able to do this type work?
I appreciate any advice, or suggestions in advance.
My ten year old son is showing interest in deer hunting. I'm thinking this rifle would be perfect. Problem is, the rifle only has iron sights.
From what I have gathered you can mount a scope on this action. I know you would have to have the safety changed to something more like a Win Model 70, and have the bolt handle reworked to open properly with a scope, as well as have it drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
Does anyone have experience with this? Any idea of the cost of this work? If feasible, would most gunsmiths be able to do this type work?
I appreciate any advice, or suggestions in advance.
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