I was in a gun shop the other day and saw a Siamese Mauser on the used gun rack. I picked one up a few years ago for $80.00. The one in the gun shop had a hang tag price of $400.00. Wow! I have seen these rifles sporterized and rebarreled into .45/70. Now that would be nice set up. If I found a sporterized Siamese Mauser, I might try that. Take care...
Joe

Joe,
I agree that the prices of decent military surplus arms is marching right off the chart. You did well to buy when you did. All the best...
Gil

Hi Joe

The 45-70 Siamese Mauser rocks! Given a decent barrel and a good gunsmith, it can acheive amazing results on par with Ruger No1s. Often, they tend to be a tad heavy, depending on how they were sporterized, but, the one I am familiar with uses a kevlar/carbon fiber stock and was built to a weight of 7.5lbs. A friend of mine owns it and we have developed some great loads for it that truly are amazing.

IF you can find the action at a decent and affordable price, it is a superb
basis for a unique custom. Besides 45-70, the 450 Alaskan and others are right at home with this action.