Exquisite rifle built the way they should be, my compliments on the rifle and I am an American. Rifles with open sights and high quality quick detachable telescopic sights maybe will catch on someday in the United States. That would be a good all around hunting rifle up here in the northeast U.S. for deer, moose and bear which I would gladly carry. I recently picked up an original Mauser 1931 Type A in 9.3x62mm and the barrel muzzle measures 15mm as Dorleac stated. Just curious what that rifle sells for without the engraving or grip compartment Dorleac?