Originally Posted by gnoahhh
Indeed very nice. I would have overlooked my objection to such a short barrel and lured it home with me.

Were it me I would consider an Oberndorf-style bolt handle, or of course a butterknife/beaver tail too. You might find that necessary after mounting a scope anyway.

The lack of engraving on the bolt shroud has me wondering if it is original to the gun. I would definitely check headspace. And while at it I would also check the bore to see if it's a J or an S bore.

The barrel is clearly marked 8x57 J (I) S.


Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.