Hello Gentlemen,

Thanks for letting me into your group.
I am not a collector, but I do have a collectors rifle which I would like to sell. The rifle is all original with matching serial numbers. I am not trying to get rich, just make a fair deal.
There is a lot of information, and images, on the Gunboards forum which TN_Longhunter referenced above.
What I do know:
* There was an 8x60 Mauser for sale last March at Julia's. Estimated value $6500-8500.
It had been "customized". Not a Kurz, not an M type.
http://jamesdjulia.com/item/1624-391/
* There is a Kurz Mauser currently for sale on Guns International for $6500. Also looks to be customized, not an M type.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100948338
* On lancaster's thread "Mauser rifles at auctions", which has been going for some 5 years now, I did not see one Kurz in 6.5 x 54 M type which was not molested. (just a quick scan)
* From an expert that you all know, Kuduae: "Yes, it is an M type on a short Mauser K action (kurz = short), about the rarest type of commercial Mauser sporters."
* From Christie's in 2015, "It has been a number of years since I last encountered a Kurz in such original condition. It is most certainly a collectors piece rather than an active shooter as the 6.5x54mm calibre does not lend itself to a ready supply of ammunition. By way of current auction estimate, I suggest a published estimate of GBP Ł4000-6000 (approx. USD $6000-9000
at current exchange rates).
* From Holt's in 2015, "Ah – if it’s a Kurz action that makes a world of difference....from an auction perspective we are more in the Ł3000‐5000 area. We had one some years back, which sold on the hammer at Ł4300." and "Only approximately 200 hundred Kurz model rifles were made with full length stocks."
* From Julia's in Dec. 2014, "we are in agreement that the proper conservative auction estimate for this rifle is in the $4000‐7000 range. There is no ceiling on how high the rifle could go with spirited competitive bidding."

I would be glad to answer any questions, especially if you might be making a serious offer.
Also, how do I post images here? I'd really like to photograph and post an image of the bore. My Grandfather and Mother took great care of this gun.

Would make a nice Christmas gift for a Lady Shooter!