Wanted 6.5x55 Bolt Gun (C&R)

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Gents,

Looking for a bolt rifle (sporter) in 6.5x55 that's "vintage" enough to ship to my C&R license. If you've got anything suitable (that isn't a bank buster), please shoot me a PM.

Thanks y'all.

 

[rookhawk]

There is an expert on this forum @Art Lambart II that knows a ton about Swedish Military Mausers And their sporters. I highly recommend you connect with him if he’ll teach you how to find a good one.

 

[steve white]

What is CnR?

 

[Mo-hntr]

What is CnR?

Curio and relic

 

[Rob404]

I've got a 6.5 Swede that I don't shoot. I,ts about 90% stock with the exception of a upgraded stock and the military barrel cut to 24". All the work was done by Ahlmans in Minnesota. I can work up some Pics if interested. I also have brass and dies

 

[steve white]

So is a CnR exempt from ffl shipping regs? Does it imply that the item does not actually function as it is?

 

[Josh P]

It's a type of FFL license in the US. It's a less involved application process, is not a license to conduct business, and is for the purpose of collecting firearms that fall into the c&r category. In most states, c&r items can be shipped directly to the FFL address (home), and is kept on the license holders paperwork for their collection for the duration of ownership.

 

[CBH Australia]

Good luck, hope you find one.

 

[Art Lambart II]

There is an expert on this forum @Art Lambart II that knows a ton about Swedish Military Mausers And their sporters. I highly recommend you connect with him if he’ll teach you how to find a good one.

Right family but the wrong Arthur, you need to talk to @Shootist43, he is the family expert on the 6.5x55.

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Sorry I've been away for a few days, gents, but appreciate the replies. The C&R is a form of FFL that allows firearms 50+ years old (that don't have other restrictions) to be shipped to you directly. It involves an application, fees, and background check with ATF.

 

[rookhawk]

Sorry I've been away for a few days, gents, but appreciate the replies. The C&R is a form of FFL that allows firearms 50+ years old (that don't have other restrictions) to be shipped to you directly. It involves an application, fees, and background check with ATF.

Topping off and C&R FFLs. Be very careful with the rules. A lot of people think “oh, an old Swedish mauser is a C&R, therefore I can buy this gun on my C&R license”. Maybe. A “sporter” is not a curio. It is no longer original. That is a violation of the license. The only way a sporter is a curio and relic is if the work done to make the custom rifle is absolutely provable to have occurred 50+ years ago. (Prior to 1972 as of today’s writing).

So a Swedish Mauser in military condition is a C&R. A custom Swede customized in 1950 by Griffin & Howe is a C&R. But an online auction for an unknown age customized Swede is a modern rifle. Don’t cross the BATF!

 

[jpr9954]

Topping off and C&R FFLs. Be very careful with the rules. A lot of people think “oh, an old Swedish mauser is a C&R, therefore I can buy this gun on my C&R license”. Maybe. A “sporter” is not a curio. It is no longer original. That is a violation of the license. The only way a sporter is a curio and relic is if the work done to make the custom rifle is absolutely provable to have occurred 50+ years ago. (Prior to 1972 as of today’s writing).

So a Swedish Mauser in military condition is a C&R. A custom Swede customized in 1950 by Griffin & Howe is a C&R. But an online auction for an unknown age customized Swede is a modern rifle. Don’t cross the BATF!

This is correct. That said, a lot of pre-1972 sporting firearms are now C&R by definition. I picked up a Winchester Model 50 made in 1957 and used my C&R FFL to have it delivered to me.

$30 for 3 years is not a bad deal. I’ve had one since 1996 or so.

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Yup. Most of what I look for these days are from the 1960s (rehab projects), so the C&R is perfect.

 

[jpr9954]

Yup. Most of what I look for these days are from the 1960s (rehab projects), so the C&R is perfect.

Brownells and Grafs will also give you FFL pricing if you have a C&R FFL. Midway USA did that in the past but dropped it.

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Just giving this a bump.

 

[shootist~]

I have a Model 1896 Swedish Mauser I could part with. But it's original, not sporterized. Walnut stock, straight bolt.

 

[Daggaboy375]

Pre 64 Winchester's are C and R.

DB

 

[Dukeisok]

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I found these guys a while ago. I can't vouch for them specifically but they have a few you may be interested in

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Thanks, Duke. My last 2 project rifles were from Simpson's.

Shootist - appreciate it but looking for sporters!

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Dagga - if you're offering me a cheap deal on a pre64 Swede let me know!