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Pricing help... Carl Gustafs Mauser

Carl Gustafs 6.5 Made in 1907. I’m not keeping this one because ultimately I have zero interest in another “project” but have zero idea how to price it and no time to research. I need opinions/help.
it is in pristine condition and the bore is sharp and clean. It might have been reblued but it could be just a pristine 1907 example. All the markings are sharp, like they were done yesterday. The stock is beautiful and does not look refinished at all. NICE subtle figure to the walnut and all hardware is in perfect shape. All numbers match BUT (I HATE that someone did this) the bolt was bent and the receiver drilled for a side mount. Because of this the upper hand guard has some damage on it.
If I had the time and inclination I’d have a good gunsmith restore it to original (weld the holes, reblue and straighten the bolt) or just cut the barrel back, reposition the front sight and make a really pretty Mannlicher out of it. But I already have 2 other Mauser projects that I can’t even get to.
What should I ask for the gun?







it is in pristine condition and the bore is sharp and clean. It might have been reblued but it could be just a pristine 1907 example. All the markings are sharp, like they were done yesterday. The stock is beautiful and does not look refinished at all. NICE subtle figure to the walnut and all hardware is in perfect shape. All numbers match BUT (I HATE that someone did this) the bolt was bent and the receiver drilled for a side mount. Because of this the upper hand guard has some damage on it.
If I had the time and inclination I’d have a good gunsmith restore it to original (weld the holes, reblue and straighten the bolt) or just cut the barrel back, reposition the front sight and make a really pretty Mannlicher out of it. But I already have 2 other Mauser projects that I can’t even get to.
What should I ask for the gun?







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You seem perpetually caught between the call of caretaker and the reality of time and space. Just be thankful its guns and not cars or boats or something even bigger.
Now who’s the current leader of the Druids? Hummm we're going to need a buttload of virgins for the ceremony....
Hey Pal, the line forms to the rear!
Bent bolt can be solved relatively easy. Drilled receiver is a killer for collectors. If mine I'd repair the bolt or buy a correct replacement one, fill the holes with cut screws and shoot the bejesus out of it.
Ah Virgins, I thought they were extinct!
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Tapped for primitive optics that probably clear the clip slot and bolt bent, but no other "sporty" alteration to the rifle.
Do a web search for "Swedish 96 sniper rifle" and start comparing to the pics you see. Could it be that's what you have? Looks pretty similar to me.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
https://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?1047185-Swedish-M41B-Update!-It-arrived&highlight=swedish+mauser+41b+sniper+rifle