gathumper,

I just picked it up this afternoon. According to the Very Ancient Balance Scale that I have, it appears to weigh about 6 1/2 lbs. Another good reason NOT to convert it to a 9.3x62, methinks! Even as a 9.3x57 I think it will be somewhat energetic and might profit from a little weight added to the stock, although this won't be easy, given the slim forearm and schnabel tip. But I'll hold off on that until I've got dies, brass and bullets and have had a chance to shoot it.

It is very trim and light and appears in v. good shape. The trigger is quite nice, too, with a little creep but a crisp let-off.

It came with an un-named side mount as well, with only the number "23" on it. FAR too high to use in any case!

I was surprised to find that it is a "cock-on-close" action. I thought that was pretty well the domain of the SMLE and P-14. Also that the rear sight is fixed, being adj. only for windage, and that only by means of a drift punch. Like my ex-military M-S sporter, I'd like to replace it but being on a barrel band this could be tricky.

I am also curious about the rear of the bolt:

Does anyone know the purpose of that tubular hole? Might it be for an aperture sight?

Stuart