Recent content by jasvandiv

@buckstix pointed me in the right direction. Went to a local well recommended gunsmith who removed the action. Upon immediately looking at the bolt the gunsmith stated it was a Mauser Action. But curiosity got the best of him and he spent a few minutes and removed the action; confirming that...

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Enid is not far from me as I am in the Texas Panhandle; use to pass through there back and forth when I was traveling back and forth to Tulsa and wanted to avoid the I40 traffic.

Thank you! I will definitely reach out!

I appreciate the feedback. I wasn’t even sure where to start when it came to trying to determine a ballpark value. I was thinking 10K or north there of. I scoured online and reached out to some of my contacts who are FFLs but information out there is scarce. I didn’t think it would be all...

I appreciate everyone’s responses. My father and I went on Safari back in 2008 in Tanzania where we spent a little over a month. Memories and experiences that will stay with me for a lifetime. The rifle belonged to the gentleman who we hunted with. He was of British Descent and had been...

As promised, a few additional pictures along with a couple pictures laying next to a tape measure for reference.

Thank you so much for the reply. It’s a pretty large caliber with a unique history pertaining to Africa. This particular rifle was used in Africa and was well cared for. It’s truly a spectacular rifle but as you mentioned a unique clientele as not everyone wants nor needs a .505. I am...

Hi All! I’m currently in Texas and have a .505 Gibbs by H Dumoulin & Fils-Milmort-Liege. I’m curious what the potential value is? I have no need for a big game rifle but would for it to end up with someone who does. I appreciate your thoughts! I’ve attached a few photos, not the best but...