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Less than what I paid for mine.
 
During the late 1960s a lot of 303 Enfield rifles and carbines appeared on the US markets through retailers such as Woolworth. They were in barrels or in not so attractive displays for $7.99, maybe, if I remember correctly. Also, available was the military ammo which, I believe, was loaded with cordite. Whatever it was it stunk and would destroy your barrel if not cleaned throughly and promptly. Long story short check any barrel of that period for rat holes.
 
Captain Jack said:
I know I swore off Cabela's, but here's a Frank Wells .458 Lott on a pre-64 action that might interest someone here. Interesting rear sight/rail setup I haven't seen before.

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Why would anybody put a $150 scope on that rifle?!
 
Saw this at local gun shop, did not get any pics as was in hurry
Winchester Model 70 Alaskan 375 HH, appeared unfired but had some safe marks on it on wood.
Priced at $1395
PM me if you want info on shop, I can get you information
 
swoobie said:
Pretty nice WR 318... not drilled/tapped yet which is unusual.

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To scope them, you have to drill/tap with a very specialized scope mount similar to a rigby mount. An offset left claw on the front ring, a double claw (german style) on the rear. $2500 job.

If you don't do that, it blocks the iron sights.

FWIW, I sold my Swarovski scoped rifle with the claw mounts as described, in a take-down configuration, in its original case, for less than the price of the subject rifle about 7-9 years ago. They have gone up in value, but not THAT much.
 
rookhawk said:
To scope them, you have to drill/tap with a very specialized scope mount similar to a rigby mount. An offset left claw on the front ring, a double claw (german style) on the rear. $2500 job.

If you don't do that, it blocks the iron sights.

FWIW, I sold my Swarovski scoped rifle with the claw mounts as described, in a take-down configuration, in its original case, for less than the price of the subject rifle about 7-9 years ago. They have gone up in value, but not THAT much.
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Wood also looks very plain compared to what I’ve seen on several other 318’s over the years.
 
Mtn_Infantry said:
Wood also looks very plain compared to what I’ve seen on several other 318’s over the years.
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And the extra wood around the magazine is weird too.
I don't think the bolt is original either. May be the same style as original with the horn knob but it looks to be a replacement or done in this style to give it a little more panache.
 
wvfred said:
I had a Mannlicher schoenauer in 375 2.5 and it was a belted cartridge with a case similar to a 240 Weatherby and as I understand was the first belted cartridge.
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Are you sure it was a Mannlicher Schoenauer or was it an earlier model of Mannlicher?

You may be describing a cartridge developed in 1905 by Holland and Holland which went by several names including .375/400 Holland & Holland, .375 Belted Nitro Express, and .375 Velopex. It was the first 'belted' cartridge and was 3.0 inches in overall length with a case length of 2.5 inch.

Though some Mannlicher sporting arms were set up for the cartridge, I have never heard of a Mannlicher Schoenauer chambered for such.

The Schoenauer of Mannlicher Schoenauer refers to the wonderful Schoenauer rotary magazine which, until 1924, did not accept cartridges beyond 2.95" in overall length.

The Model 1910 Mannlicher Schoenauer was chambered for the 9.5X57 MS (.375 Nitro Express 2.25") which was _not_ a belted cartridge and was designed to compete with / replace the Velopex. To my knowledge, _all_ Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles and carbines of Models M1900 through M1910 (as built) accepted only their specified cartridges, all of which were rimless and _none_ of which were belted.

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Brian Rothhammer said:
Are you sure it was a Mannlicher Schoenauer or was it an earlier model of Mannlicher?

You may be describing a cartridge developed in 1905 by Holland and Holland which went by several names including .375/400 Holland & Holland, .375 Belted Nitro Express, and .375 Velopex. It was the first 'belted' cartridge and was 3.0 inches in overall length with a case length of 2.5 inch.

Though some Mannlicher sporting arms were set up for the cartridge, I have never heard of a Mannlicher Schoenauer chambered for such.

The Schoenauer of Mannlicher Schoenauer refers to the wonderful Schoenauer rotary magazine which, until 1924, did not accept cartridges beyond 2.95" in overall length.

The Model 1910 Mannlicher Schoenauer was chambered for the 9.5X57 MS (.375 Nitro Express 2.25") which was _not_ a belted cartridge and was designed to compete with / replace the Velopex. To my knowledge, _all_ Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles and carbines of Models M1900 through M1910 (as built) accepted only their specified cartridges, all of which were rimless and _none_ of which were belted.

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Ive seen them for sale. They pre-date the 1910’s and the Mannlicher cartridge.

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Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903 .375 NE caliber rifle. Holland & Holland pre-war custom takedown bolt action express rifle built on a (r4271) - Collectors Firearms

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