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Old August 20, 2011, 03:16 PM   #1
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Waffen-Frankonia

I purchased a Waffen-Frankonia Rifle, .264 mag., in Germany while stationed there in 1972-74. It has had less than 20 rounds fired through it and I recently entertained the idea of selling it. It is in excellent condition and I need to determine what value to put on it. It currently has a Leupold 3x9 VariX scope and the price could include the scope or not. Any suggestions would be helpful. I found this post site while researching the rifle and saw a similar post involving a buyer in VA. If you would be interested in the purchase or just have some input as to its worth, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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Old August 21, 2011, 09:13 AM   #2
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The Frankonia rifles of the time were mainly reworked Mauser 98. As such you can probably look for prices comparable to well sporterized 98s, somewhere in the $300 - 500 range. As always pictures would help.
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Old August 21, 2011, 02:37 PM   #3
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I may be wrong, but I don't think Waffen-Frankonia made anything; they were and are a large gun and hunting retailer. AFAIK, they had ex-military Mausers sporterized and sold in Europe and in U.S. Post and Base Exchanges in Germany.

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Old August 21, 2011, 04:38 PM   #4
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I have no idea, but you can still get a Frankonia Mauser M 03 English for 5,224 Euros.

http://www.frankonia.de/428638/27939...ategoryId=6748
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Old August 21, 2011, 07:10 PM   #5
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That ad states you can buy a Mauser in 30-06 at Frankonia's. Not buy a Frankonia made Mauser,
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Old August 21, 2011, 10:21 PM   #6
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For that kind of money it would have to be one heck of a rifle!

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Old August 21, 2011, 11:34 PM   #7
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It's not as bad as it seems. Recently the Euro has taken a hit. 5,224 Euros is now only 7,505 dollars and 58 cents. You know, if they threw in a cleaning kit it might not be a bad deal
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Old August 22, 2011, 07:33 AM   #8
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You picked a fancy version there, the base model is a bit cheaper.
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Old August 26, 2011, 07:38 AM   #9
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So, any takers for $500? Pictures can be taken and posted.
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