| mickey |
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| 21/12/08 05:51 AM |
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Re: BRNO dilemma
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The old Brno rifles deserve better than that IMO.
These mind-bender discussions are always interesting. Really brings out the different ways to see an issue.
In response to the statement above, I wonder this; Do they?
Seriously, with no criticism of the gun intended, but the Brno rifles are really only sort-of moderately-priced collectors. They might increase in value, true, but at present they can't be said to be the equal in the collecting world to a, say, Original Mauser or one of the big name English guns. My opinion personally is thaey they are so desireable precisely because they can be used and really enjoyed without regard for ruining some huge collector value. USING a rifle to me far outweighs merely owning one {that's where I am coming from}.
Please, let's get a price-check here; What is the rifle worth RIGHT NOW??
1} What would the rifle be worth; RIGHT NOW WITH WARNE BASES/RINGS ADDED {just using them for example}??
2} What is the cost of a brand new similar-quality current-production rifle??
Answers to those questions might make the final answer much more clear.
Once again you have hit the nail square.
They are $600-900 in Canada and $1000-1200 in the US. If you want to scope it than you should just go ahead and do it.
That said, I love my 21H. It is the best Deer rifle I have ever owned. Very light, fits well, shoots like a million dollars and is every bit the rifle a true Mauser is. It has a spoon handle and that can be better with gloves but it is a minor and only occasional problem.
I would not hesitate to drill holes for a scope if I found a BRNO rifle I liked and add a NICE looking scope mount.