Removal of mount

[douglas670]

Hi all
Just a quick query as u can see I'm selling a Persian Mauser with repro scope and pre ww2 3 post scope. If I were to sell the scope on its own how would that affect the rifle as the 3 Holes where the scope was mounted would be open. Will this cause any problems
Regards
Douglas

[bnz41]

My opinion would be sell the scope if you want to BUT leave the mount and base on the rifle, not many will buy a rifle with holes in the side of the receiver. Or 2nd option get a gunsmith to plug the holes and make good the finish of the receiver if you must sell the mount, which could be expensive..

[Alpha1]

Problem is once you drill and tap a receiver on a military rifle unless its a original sniper version it is now worth a lot less.
I have a Columbian with the same problem it is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. When I bought it I got it for £90 because it was drilled and tapped. At the time the same rifle that was not drilled and tapped would of cost me about £160 so I saved some money it still shoots fine so I am happy with it. But if I was to sell it then I would probably not get its full value.

[Scotsgun]

You'll be hard pressed to punt an ex-service rifle that's been drilled for an 'after market' scope mount. Many such rifles have been drilled to make them sporter type, knock-about guns.

Most buyers will be looking for originality and condition. I'd sugges you try selling the rifle complete with mount and scope in the hope of finding a buyer who want an ex-sniper rifle in appearance but without the price tag attached.