8x56 M.S. and 8x57 Mauser ammo interchange

[Mauser9x57]

Mike,
I have three Mannlicher Schoenauers, a J.P. Sauer Tell, and etc. My main interest though is Original Oberndorf Mauser Sporting Rifles. So when I say I dream of owning a 9.3x62, a 8x51, or a 6.5x58, it is a very expensive rifle I want. I actually owned an 8x51 Kurtz for two days a few years ago. Sadly I bought if from a Cabela's back east. I called them three times and ask every question I could think of. I studied the pictures over and over. I then waited excitedly for the most expensive rifle I ever bought. But in the end all I ended up with was a good lesson in who you can trust. I even had to pay return shipping. So lesson well learned.
I really love this site. I have gone to the end of the general discussion and am working my way to the present. Some really interesting information and wonderful firearms.
Dave

[sharps4590]

Mauser, your experience with Cabela's echo's mine. I ordered a drilling from a store, I think in W. Va. and the guy went on and on how good the condition was. Evidently he overlooked the receiver crack between where the bites drop into the two holes in the bottom of the receiver and the .020 gap between the standing breech and the rear of the barrels. As you said, lesson learned.

You're right, this is a great site. There's no way I can return all the kindnesses and freely shared knowledge I've received from the guys on this site.

[mike ford]

Dave,
If you buy a rifle that expensive, the seller should warrant that it is as he represented, and should be willing to allow a reasonable inspection period. If the rifle is returned during the inspection period, the seller should pay the return postage. These are not lawfully required conditions, but should be established by agreement. If the seller expects a premium price, he should be willing to indemnify the buyer against misrepresentations of condition of the rifle. If he is not willing to assume this risk, it is questionable whether he is entitled to the premium price; and until you agree to pay it, you are in the "cat bird seat". In addition, there is always an implied warrant that the rifle is useable, unless indicated otherwise. Sharps4590's experience is one where the rifle was not useable( would never pass proof) and should be accepted back with postage reimbursed.
Mike