The bore cleans up like a mirror but there is some residual pitting on the exterior from rust.
I decided that in its condition it would continue to deteriorate so I refinished the stock myself, though I wonder about the barrel. The finish on the stock was virtually non-existent and there were rust spots on the barrel. I was fortunate enough to inherit one of these from my grandfather, though when I got it it was in very poor condition. (I don't think they'd do chrome.) Add in labor and overhead and my $1500 estimate is going to start looking conservative.The only way Sears was able to do it was because of favorable US$-Belgian Franc exchange rates post WWII and a cozy business relationship with High Standard.īoth are LONG gone now. Then call Pac-Nor, Douglas or Shilen and get an estimate for a batch of stainless steel match grade sporter barrels. Zastava Mausers are nice enough rifles, but they aren't nearly as well made as an FN action, nor are their barrels anywhere near as good.Call FN and find out how much it would cost for a run of commercial Mauser actions precision made out of the finest steel. I would point out that nobody's doing it. Sure, you could make a Mauser sporter for $1000, but it wouldn't be as well made as a Model 50.If you think it's possible I'd invite you to try it and see how it works out. You could make and sell rifles like this for about the same cost today.While you're quite right about the effects of inflation, I suspect you're underestimating the quality of the Model 50. It has seen a lot of Pennsylvania deer seasons with his dad, at their old hunting camp! I know from experience, because I used to hunt with his dad about 35 years ago at his camp and that rifle filled the freezer! Quote:!00 in 1960 was about $1000 in today's money.
Old school quality!On second thought, maybe his stock looks different, because it is beat up, and worn! I really like the rifle, it has a wonderful feel and look to it. Your stock is much better than his! His stock looks like the plain-jane with no additions at all! I have seen old pre-64 Winchesters with similar stocks! The action and bolt release are the same, as is the safety, the same rifle! I will pass on your information.Thanks for being so kind. I've only seen them in.270 and.30-06, they have a reputation for being good shooters and they barrels are chrome lined.Here is some pictures of mine. As far as I know they weren't offered in many different chamberings. There was a JC Higgins model that used Husky actions as well.I own a model 50 in.30-06 which is what your friend has. They were imported and put together by High Standard IIRC and sold under the JC Higgins name at Sears back when they sold rifles. The caliber 30'06.QUESTION:Is this a Winchester rifle with an FN action, or a Browning rifle, or what or who would be its base maker, and what would you call it?Anyone know? It is neither, it is a FN Mauser action with a High Standard barrel. The front sight, and rear sight bases are an integral part of the barrel and machining process, no screw mounted parts here!The action is a true Mauser Action, with the left side mounted, lever safety. Higgins rifle, ok on that, but the action says, 'Action made in Belgium' and I think it had an FN marking on it!It has the plain Jane pre-64 style stock, with a lightweight model barrel taper. I just went over to a friend's house, to see the rifle he inherited from his dad.
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