I know it's a minor detail, but the sound of a mauser action always makes me smile. Beautiful rifle. Everything FN touches is gold.

I have an FN 1952 in 270 Win that my father put in a nice walnut Boyd's stock that is one of my favorite rifles. I also have a few Browning Safari Grades, which was a very fine use of the FN barreled actions of that time period. While I know that modern rifles give you so much precision for relatively low cost, there's just something special about the character and craftsmanship of a vintage bolt rifle.

Looks like an early Browning FN Safari grade rifle. I love that step down barrel. Tremendous hunting rifle.

It's a straight stock inline with the bore the Monty Carlo puts the butt pad into the shoulder pocket properly. It's built the way a rifle should be built. Tremendous find.

It's 3 yrs since you did this video. I just bought a JC Higgins model 50. Which has a FN reciver and a Crome Linned Barrell High Standard I believe. It's my 4th Mauser Action. First 3 I built from actions. 450 Bushmaster, 243, 280 Ackley improved and now this 30 06. It was overlooked for no telling how long because people don't have the knowledge. But it's a jewel. I got it for a very good price. Even better. To me nothing beats a Mauser Action. Thanks for your videos. Found them very informative and well done.

@edwardabrams4972

Ай бұрын

I just bought a JC Higgins 60 last week too! It’s the plain model but looks like it just came out of the box new😳 I put it in lay a way at my local mom and pop gun store🙌 I had just picked up a Browning safari in 7 rem mag that looks like it just came out of the box! Been looking for both of these for a couple years at this condition and prices. 60+ years collecting and having bought and owned about 2,500 over the years but they still get my heart pounding everytime I see one and put it into my hands and bring it to the shoulder is magical just like the first rifle was so many years ago🥰 Gunsholic and no plans of recovering anytime soon😱

I like how you smile every time you look at that rifle... makes me smile Cheers from South Africa

Terrific effort presenting such a quality firearm Sir Thank you and much appreciated by those of us traditionalists who really appreciate the old world craftsmanship and skills and hand tooling Over the newer efficiencies Cheers from Australia mate

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

It's rifles like this one that make me wish that I was better at filming and presenting. I don't feel like I did this rifle justice, but I appreciate your comments.

Hi Tom. Congratulations!! Excelente presentation! I have this same rifle and the same model in 9,3x62 Mauser, purchased here in Europe. The rear sight folds down by spring action. Wonderful gun!!! Cheers.

Recent subscriber, just love your channel. I am learning so much about the history of rifles and it’s fascinating. Thanks for sharing your videos.

That's a beautiful rifle. Please keep us posted on how it shoots.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do that, but one thing I'm already sure of is that's going to have a little punch to it. I didn't mention it in the video but I was surprised at how light it was. It wasn't Featherweight light but it was surprising light for a gun from that time.

Tom,I appreciate your affinity for the older classic rifles. I share your affinity. I recently found a FN Mauser Supreme in 270 Win . It is all original and I would grade it at 85 per cent. Absolutely beautiful. Priced at $399. there was no way it wasn't going home with me. It had Weaver 2 piece bases and I added an older Leupold 3-9. It should 3 shot group well under moa with my reloads at 100 yrds. Are original Belgium receiver sights still available to you knowledge.? Your absolutely right, you do not see this quality and workmanship anymore. Enjoy your videos.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

Жыл бұрын

William, that was a steel at $399. Congrats on that one!

@tedpfenninger4972

11 ай бұрын

Well done! You have a fine rifle ar a killer price!

Thank you for great content. It was very informative. I learned about history of weapons through your channel sir. Thanks

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you enjoy it.

This is the best gun video I have seen on KZread thank for your time.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, I really appreciate that.

Great content. Helped a lot. What a beautiful rifle. I'm looking for one.

Came across this video while looking for info about Mexican Mausers. I have one my Father was building and didn't finish before his death in '63. Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen Fabrique It's in it's original caliber, 7x57 , shortened barrel, with a Lymon peep sight and a Mannlicher stock. I now want to finish it, and this FN. is inspiring. Excellent presentation, soothing tone of voice, and conversational yet professional and no background humm or music, or other distracting noise to diminish the presentation. Im subscribing. Thank you, Tom

That was very interesting. Congratulation on your enviable acquisition. Fabrique Nationale got destroyed to the last plank by the Germans when they went through Belgium in WWI, and they sent the best machinery back home. Then Germany's own arms factories got destroyed by aerial bombardment by the US/Brits to the last plank in WWII. Quite amazing that they could get a FN Mauser built as soon as 1948, and that it turned out of good quality!

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

That part of they're history is fascinating.

Very much enjoyed your presentation & passion. Just can't beat blued steel & walnut.

Hi Tom. They made a military Mauser chambered in 30.06 too. Have a great day👍🏻. God bless

Enjoyed this video! I have my Dad's 30-06 FN. For what it's worth it is dated 1952 on the barrel, but has the earlier bolt sleeve wing safety. These are fine rifles! I enjoy shooting mine.

Your video brings to light the craftsmanship in firearms and also a style of shooting that seems overlooked or unknown by many shooters and hunters. Many shooters may not realize the capabilities of a rifle without a scope with tall turrets mounted to a Picatinny rail.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny you mentioned that, the 1903a3 I picked up has a solid one piece Redfield base on it. The really interesting part is Redfield actually mounted a flip rear peep to the back of it so you could still use iron sights even with the base still there. They took their iron sights serious back then. But you're right that style of shooting is almost unknown today.

That's a beauty. I get it, and envy that you got that piece of art. Wow!

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, and if you get a chance watch a more recent video I The Sum of a Great Rifle. I refinished that stock and put it all back together in that video and I think it turned out pretty nice?

I have a CZ from the early 50's and it's excellent. The craftsmanship is so much better than what we see today. You have a dandy there, can't wait to see how I shoots.

At first glance, I'd have said it was a Browning Safari Grade! Especially after spotting the unique bolt release. My own FN branded rifles just prior had much sharper barrel cuts, as well as the familiar military style bolt release and shroud. Outstanding rifles! I still snag every old JC Higgins model 50 that I can afford!

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

Жыл бұрын

Darreld, if you had said a Safari Grade Browning it would have been a really good guess because as near as I can tell the Safari Grade Browning and FN Supreme are the exact same rifle? I've even ordered parts for a Safari Grade for this rifle like the rear sight and they are exactly the same.

I have a 63 model FN made .243 I believe with a mauser small ring action from my research ..excellent shooter ..never seen another like it..will keep this gun in my family ..

Beautiful rifle. Real gem 💎

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hopeing to recut the checkering and refinish the stock this spring. We'll see?

Great rifle and history lesson.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I enjoyed this, thanks.

Great rifle beautiful wood and action I love Mausers I recently got a Mauser model 3000 in 375 weatherby magnum for elk with a 3 owner leupold on it

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! And that's one serious cartridge your Mauser is chambered in. For this one I think you'll really like it in about 2 weeks? I refinished the stock with linseed oil and did a few other things. I have to redo the checkering and it will be ready and we'll just say I'm excited with how it's turning out so far. I won't know for certain until I get it back together but I think this rifle is going to really be something?

Sounds great Tom living down there. You bought another gun! Me Too! You cannot get too many guns fishing rods or reels.

I previously had an FN Mauser in 30-06 caliber converted to 9.2x62 by a Nuremberg gunsmith. A picture of a hunting rifle from after 1900 was used as a model. It was a very precise weapon. Good for Africa and the north for moose hunting

very nice. i had to stop video to check on my dogs more then once-------- it was your dogs in the background noise of video,lol. hope to own one of these soon. 30 06. thanks for the video.

Beautiful rifle

That is really a good looking rifle.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it definitely caught my eye when I saw it. And it's going to be on the channel a lot more here very soon. I'm going to refinish the stock and then set it and a 1903 Springfield up for hunting and compare the 2.

Love this video as the Mauser 98 is my all time favorite rifle and the first hunting rifle I ever owned.{ Argentine 7mm brought at a hardware store for 25 bucks} extremely happy they are making them NEW just never expect to be able to afford one lol last I saw they were about 12k. I always had trouble getting a rifle I brought online shipped to the dealer, the only dealer we had gave you a lot of grief about having to get the rifle and doing the paper work when you didnt buy it from him...so you had to give him between 25 and 50 bucks...you would think the amount of money I spent with him on a regular basis would preclude that....when I first saw the rifle you are talking about I thought it was one of the old Weatherby 98s because of the stock.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

One of my first memories of a center fire rifle was seeing my dads old surplus Mauser in 7x57 hanging in the gun rack on the wall. I just always thought that was such a good looking rifle. I'm guessing I'll never have a new one either, but they sure are nice to look at. And my local gun shop isn't exactly a lot of fun to deal with either. We just had a new gun shop open a few miles down the road and I plan on giving them a chance for my next purchase. I don't mind paying the processing fee for paper work, but like you, with all of my other purchases, I don't expect them to act like they're upset because they had to fill out some forms. Forms that I paid them to fill out.

@silencedogood5766

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Mexican 7x57 love that caliber nice flat shooting bullet but the model 94s and 96s Swedes are my all time favorite the 6.5x55 is one hell of a round !

@edwardabrams4972

Ай бұрын

My uncle had one of those Mauser in a early model 300 Weatherby and my dad let him hunt with his pre64 because he couldn’t take the recoil of the Weatherby. Great gun but boy did it have a recoil 😳🤣

My old Remington 700 BDL had very sharp checkering on the stock. It took years for it to wear down but now it feels great. I would doubt it was hand done but it appeared to be.

Beautiful rifle a real gem

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@silencedogood5766

3 жыл бұрын

Back when they made good guns height quality steel and walnut not the plastic and tin of today :(

My 1st hunting rifle a well used vintage FN 30-06 picked up at local gun/sporting show. Not a supreme & in rougher shape vs yours but I didn't hesitate making the purchase. I already knew FN meant quality from my service in the Canadian Forces. When I joined the FN C1 A1 was the main battle rifle. Anyhow, I cleaned her up nice, refinished the stock with linseed oil applied by hand. It features a period correct Weaver KV scope with swing away Pachmayr mount. The iron sights are still intact, including the rear sight.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

Then you know better than anyone how much I am enjoying mine right now. I have several rifles to choose from but so far this season the only rifle I have carried into the field has been my FN. And I don't know if you've seen my other videos on it (The Sum of a Great Rifle) but I refinished this one, recut the checkering, and just like you I also went with a hand rubbed linseed finish. Plus I added a vintage Redfield 1.75x5 scope. The scope isn't as old as the rifle but it is fitting. And I am really growing fond of this rifle!

Thank you kindly for the instruction. It is true, there is no more craftsmanship left in this country, especially when it comes to firearms.

New subscriber here. Just found this video after purchasing this guns bigger cousin. I was on the hunt for a unique rifle to build a .257wbymag, and found a commercial supreme in 7mm magnum. It has diamond inlays, but they're allot different than yours. It also has an inlay with the previous owner's name. Very very nice rifle. Oh, also, it has a forend and grip cap in different wood. Haven't figured what kind of wood it is yet. I'd love to send you some pictures before I refinish it.

My grandfather left me one of these rifles.. It was in amazing Shape as yours is. It still had the FN markings on the top. It was in .270. It’s condition wasn’t quite as good as yours on the outside. But it was an amazing shooting rifle. Ran into some money issues last year and had to sell it. I got more then I expected at a pawn shop, sure I could have gotten an extra few hundred at a show or online. But I was happy with the number. Before i looked into the numbers I thought maybe his friend who served in WW2 that gave it to my grandfather and gave him the Luger I still have got both off the same fallen solider. But idt that was the case anymore. Maybe the French unique pistol I have was his side arm. That is in .32 and has the German markings on it that show it was produced after Germany took over France and had them continue making the side arms. Also on my rifle all the numbers were matching. On my Luger not all the numbers are matching. But there’s 2 sets. The numbers I believe from when it was made then matching numbers from another sidearm. Am considering selling my unique .32. I also have a unique in .22 from an early batch in the 50s from what people have told me. With the French made under German occupation .32 unique, I have the match holster with German markings that holds an extra mag. I’ve seen just the side arm go for 7-800 and the holster go for a few hundred it self. Never a match pair though.

I recently acquired a FN Mauser Supreme as well. Beautiful rifle. Still trying to square away the age since its older than yours i believe. It has the original M98 bolt action you mentioned with the toggle safety on the bolt. IT also has the stamp (translated) born of weapons of war herstal-belgium. and Chrome Vanadium Steel barrel. Judging by the limited info i could find this all puts the rifle in the 1950s.. which is amazing in its self. however after deep cleaning, i would say this had a single box of ammunition run through it in its life. this was someones collector piece. bore, action, bolt etc all have minimal use marks if at all. simply a beautiful find for under $1000CAD. im glad to see there is enthusiam for this era rifle, as i am anticipating to keep it in the family as a deer rifle.

@mastercol3n

Жыл бұрын

question for anyone who comes across this video and comment.. if i wanted to change the B&L Belvar scope and Kurhskey Mount for something modern... does this work and what is recommended?

Good day! Congratulations, you have a great carbine! The letter Z corresponds to 1952, then you need to look at the controller's stamps, but perhaps you have an old barrel blank, and the number is set later. I was lucky too, I bought one in Belgium in the caliber of 243 win., now I'm trying to bring it to Russia. I have some photos, I can send them. All the best and with warm greetings from Russia!

Congrats, enjoy.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If you look in some old magazines from the 50s through the 80s FN offered actions in the white to build rifles around. Just like Sako did. FN actions at that time were actually more sought after then Mauser Oberndorf actions.

I was fortunate enough to get one a few years ago, bench rest style in 22-250. It was built in 1948

Sako is my goal of ownership, but tikka was my midgrade choice . Missed ? some deals BUT!! This UTUBE has educated me and entertained me. Thank You Sir

I have a 69 Browning FN Safari coming soon but the patina on yours is what I like , how do I knock down the high polish that’s on the 69(I examined said rifle I was worried about salt wood)

Fine old rifle!

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I was really impressed with this one, and I can't wait to try it as soon as deer season is over.

@silencedogood5766

3 жыл бұрын

Back when they made quality fine steel and walnut not the plastic and tin of today’s guns!

I just picked up the same rifle a couple days ago

I have a FN Colombian rifle just like this. Mine is 30-06, but the safety is on the bolt. I think that it was latter re done in 30-06. I only shot it once. Some people advised on using m2 ball 30-06 ammunition with it. I want to keep it in good working order, so I been looking for m2 ball ammo.

I regret not acquiring a Remington 798 about fifteen years ago. I had all the calibers covered in the standard length action, so was looking at the magnum version in 375 H&H or 458 Winchester. Problem was, the longer action rifles were selling for about $1,000 then. In hindsight, I should have bit the bullet and spent the money. The Zastavas weren't finished to the same level as the FN, but if you were willing to put in the time to hone and polish them, these Serbian actions were jewels in the rough.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't checked on the price of a 798 in years but I can guess which way their value went! As a matter of fact I don't even remember the last time I saw a 798. I was always surprised they weren't more popular when in production (before they became collectable). Great rifles. And I have yet to try a Zastava action but I can see a Interarms Whitworth in my distant future? Hopefully???? I just have no idea what chambering.

@clintleffingwell8129

Жыл бұрын

I was not previously familiar with the Remington 798 until I bought a preowned one in .243 Win. at a pawn shop in North Texas that was going out of business in August 2020 for $400. It caught my eye when I noticed a Remington label on what was clearly a Mauser-style action. After some quick research of the 798 on my phone, I was quick to purchase it (my plan was to make it my daughter's first deer rifle...she actually named it Laredo). With a Leupold VX 3i 2.5-8x on it, it is a solid 3/4 MOA rifle. I have since read that the 798 was originally not a very good seller; to the point that some of the big box gun stores were closing them out around 2008/2009 for under $400 for a 375 H&H. Oh to go back to those days. The last one I saw in 375 H&H was posted for about $1,500. I also have a JC Higgins Model 50 in 30-06 with the FN barreled action, as well as an FN 1952 in .270 Winchester. The FN actions are much smoother and more refined than the Zastava action in the Remington 798, but they are all great rifles and will last a lifetime.

Did you get the floor plate figured out? Push back? And it let’s go? I can’t remember 🙂

Looks very nice and built well. I think bulky look really helps with precise shooting, long barrels are also needed for some types of ammunition. Mauser versions looks better, never fails, most were extremely precise considering they weren't build for sniping, as we see with FN Mauser design is still highly regarded after all this years. Carcano 7mm also had very similar action, although it lacked precision manufacturing, didn't hit where aimed (shorter version), etc. Mauser has new model M98 for civilian market, wish i could afford one even if it was .22.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely and that makes two of us that wish we could afford an actual Mauser.

@codaalive5076

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving You can buy original K98 remarked by Yugoslavian army called M48, or copies they made on machines Germany gave after war as reparations. They are very cheap, many in great state because they used to put them in cosmoline and cleaned every few years. I highly recommend either model, they benefit from reworking or replacing stock and buttplate. I would have a few if my country (in EU) didn't make so much problems for owning even .22. The only way around are shooting clubs but that costs money, often requires car, shooting outside range is not allowed, etc. Best bet is having enough money or shooting good airgun :) Btw, i love open sights.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

@@codaalive5076 I am familiar with the M48. They are solid rifles. At one time I was very interested in military rifles and their history but then I realized hunting rifles also have a history but no one talks about that much. And for myself I would be interested in the hunting rifles of the Eastern European countries. I'm guessing many K98's and M48's were converted to hunting rifles in the countries that allowed hunting? I know the rich would have whatever rifle they wanted but I've always been more interested in the hunting rifles used by regular people because those tended to be the toughest rifles rather than pretty. But I know very little about which countries allowed hunting by regular people or citizens to own hunting rifles? Maybe that is something I need to research?

How do you put a scope on mine 1952 without drilling into the crest ? Serial 123XX 1952. all number match thru out the rifle serial number match , barrel, bolt and receiver.Steel Plate on the end of stock this kicks like a pissed off mule. Grandfather bought it for me when I went deer hunting at 12 , now almost 68. Extremely accurate, but the recoil is brutal.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Mine came drilled and tapped from the factory and the threaded holes aren't in the crest. I'm going to try mounting a scope to this one later on. I don't know if I'm ever going to find bases that match the holes but we'll see? I'm going to try Weaver bases first. If they match the holes then you would be able to have a smith drill and tap holes that would match the same base and not have to put holes in the crest? You could also do a side mount and those were popular back then but that would require drilling into the side of the reciever. Hopefully in a month or two I'll know more.

I love the Fn Safari grade these rifles are Excellent and they aren’t too expensive I think that’s because a lot of people don’t know about them I wanna get one I come across them a lot normally no more then 1000 dollars sometime a lot less

The serial number is on the flat behind thr recoil lug on most of the early models. I own two one is a Sako and the other is a commercial action. The commercial model the serial number is behind the recoil lug. 5:03

Several years back, we had a Finnish exchange student stay with us for the school year. She had had no exposure to guns at all so I took her and another student to my local club range for some shooting. I'm not sure how the subject came up but I was telling her about her country's great history of firearm manufacturing and I mentioned SAKO. I pronounced it 'say-ko' but was told that in Finland it would be 'sock-o'. However it really didn't matter because in Finnish, 'SAKO' isn't a word but rather an anacronym for "Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Oy", which means 'Civil Guard Gun and Machining Limited.' That said, the company does make great firearms.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I never realized it was anachronym. I wonder if they chose Sako because they knew the anachronym would be a lot easier for foriegn customers to pronounce and identify with?

I have a 1950 one military navy issue i believe because it was done in black no bluing at all it's a 30/06 Springfield round all matching numbers i got this in Australia about 8 years ago for $350 one of my favourite guns i use it all the time

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

There's a book I've been thinking about getting on the FN Mausers. It covers all of the military mausers produced by FN and at the end of the book it's suppose to cover the commercial mausers produced by FN. I believe I am going to get that book just because I'm curious as to how many different variants are out there? Plus I still haven't figured exactly what year mine was produced. I also have an FN49 semiauto, which was probably made in 1950 also, and all of the FN49's were done in black with no bluing. I can just imagine your barrel and action going down the production line side by side with the 49's.

@AusFeral23

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving good chance of it mine has a 4 digit number starting with 5 its been hard trying to find info on them that book sounds the go from what im led to believe there was about 20 thousand made by fn 10 thousand for navy issue mine is the M30/M50 model with a straight bolt handle i use Swiss Mauser clips on it the k98 ones are to narrow for this type of Mauser would be good to find out what it would be worth these days. I don't think i will ever sell it tho 👍

I had to watch this again because I enjoyed it so much. I love this rifle. I really like the FN crest you're right about the craftsmanship you just don't see this stuff anymore. Thank you for the history on John Browning I had always wondered how he got hooked up with FN Belgium and why he left America. He's one of my all-time favorite designers he must have wanted to do more than design he wanted to be part of the development of his designs which is totally understandable. Do you know if they ever built one of these in a 25-06? That would be perfect for me. I know that they did 243 and 270. I would also be happy with either one of these calibers too. 3006 is great something that you can use anywhere in the world but it's really overkill for me. If you don't mind me asking a personal question what did you pay for this rifle? I'm just curious because I would like to get one in similar condition I think this is perfect for me as I'm not a safe Queen guy either I'm a shooter too. Thanks again 👍

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it Brian and you will probably be seeing a lot more of the FN in the coming weeks? As for it being offered in a 25-06 well I have no idea. Remington didn't standardize the 25-06 until 1969 even though it had been around as a wildcat cartridge since before WWI. I know FN was still producing actions even into the 70's but I'm not sure if they were still selling rifles under the FN name by then? And I'm not sure who all they were still producing actions for at that time either. I know they were making actions for H&R's Ultra rifle but those are really rare and hard to find in any cambering much less 25-06. And I think Browning had changed to Sako actions by that time? So I'm just not sure if they're any out there are not? And the 30/06 is really overkill for me too, but it still gets the job done and I can down load it to .308 velocities and turn it into a great woods gun which is what I plan on doing with this one. As for price, I think I paid just over $800.00 for it? It was a little more than I wanted to pay but I really liked this rifle so I paid it.

@brianlee6849

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I think $800 is a real value for rifle you have. I don't think , I know you can't find a rifle the equivalent with the aperture sites for $800 that's for sure. Like I said I would also be very happy with a 243 or a 270 and I know that they built those. I'm also thinking about the JC Higgins Model 51. I think they're a real bargain also but not quite the rifle that you have. Thanks 👍

@edwardabrams4972

Жыл бұрын

You might check to see if they made it in a 257 Robert’s

@brianlee6849

Жыл бұрын

@@edwardabrams4972 Yeah that's a good cartridge 👍

Before you separate the barreled action from the stock, take the bolt out of the action or you could take a chip out of your stock. It happened to me when I was new to guns.

I guess the older the more fine detailing . My J.C. Higgins 50 is bare bones with caliber stamped and serial number , which is four digit 95// some thing , with a plain smooth stock .

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Those J.C. Higgins were plain looking but I would take one over a fancy rifle any day. After all of these years they're still one of the best hunting rifles ever made.

@tedpfenninger4972

11 ай бұрын

Don't turn up your nose at that JC Higgins! A fine rifle, if plain in appearance! 14:37

@edwardabrams4972

Ай бұрын

I just bought a JC Higgins in the 50 model that is like it just came out of the box! It may be plain but boy can you feel the quality in it when you have it in your handed😳 I just found a super nice Browning Safari last month that was like new for about half the market price so I am feeling very happy since I have been looking for both of them for quite a while at the price I got them for 🤔😳🙌🥰

That's a great rifle. I have an Interarms mark x I used to build my 1:8 twist 270win. It's a Zastava made commercial Mauser 98. Zastava bought the equipment off FN once they Bought Browning High Power and moved from Belgium to Japan. Commercial Mauser 98 rifles just work plain and simple

I put a Red dot on my FN. my old eyes can’t see as all that good, and you get the same effect as using iron sights. And I love shooting iron sights.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I was just talking to a friend of mine about trying a red dot in place of iron sights. I'm going to shoot it with the peep sight some over the next couple of weeks just because I really miss shooting with a peep sight and then I'm going to decide what to do.

@travisrains3659

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving mine is a FN SEARS AND ROBUCK 30-06 mod 50 made in the early 50s. I use it when I’m hunting in thick brush. I really like your videos.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisrains3659 Yours is the same rifle just with another named added. I would snatch up a J.C. Higgins in a heartbeat if I ran across one in good shape. Fine rifles.

It's nice to see someone who enjoys guns as much as you do, I do to. Do you have any Zastavas? I've got one in 22-250, it's a Charles Daly and it a very strange gun. The stock is synthetic, almost plastic. More rigid than most modern synthetic stocks, it's almost like the Ruger Mark II all weather stocks except better in my opinion. It's a medium heavy barrel, which again is odd for a Zastava, it's got a really good coating on it as well. The stock isn't free floated, instead it's almost like it fits so perfectly in it that for the longest time I actually thought the thing was glued in and couldn't be removed from the stock. It's like it's been beaded without the use of any bedding glass, but instead the stock was moved to fit the barrel and receiver perfectly, I mean like a spandex suit!! I keep meaning to do a video, I'll get to it eventually.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I actually do not have a Zastava but I've been keeping an eye out for an Interarms Churchill for sometime with a Zastava action. The problem is most of those are chambered in cartridges that are a lot more powerful than I need, but I'll run across one eventually! And I haven't seen the rifle you're talking about but I know Charles Daily used to put out some good stuff. I don't know if you've seen me talking about my old Lee Enfield but the scope on it is a Charles Daily. It's actually a Tasco World-class with the Charles Daily name but they came out with it before Tasco had the world class, and back then Tasco made some good scopes. Plus Charrls Daily had a no questions asked over the counter life time guarantee on their scopes. You didn't even mail it back to them. The dealer just gave you a new one right there over the counter if you had a problem. And the first pair of Goretex boots I had were Charles Daily. We'll just say I was a fan of their products and I have no doubt that's a solid rifle you have there!

@DMX-PAT

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Was your Enfield an SMLE or a P14/17, I just got a Whitworth (Sporterized) P17. I'll make a video of it when I get a chance. It's a work of art, in 270 of all things. It's ironic because I know exactly what your talking about with those interarms Zastavas. Apparently BSA was a consortium of rifle makers. Namely Churchill, Whitworth, Aspen and the more well known Parker Hale. But that's just some guy on a forum talking, sometimes they're right and sometimes they're wrong. The British barrels I've heard are excellent, way above average. The proof testing they did was with very hot loads and the bluing is just magnificent. I had some trouble with the bolt and kept trying to cock/close the bolt into battery with the safety on and I'm just glad they're made like tanks as my idiot proof tests were unsuccessful in breaking the thing. The stock is gorgeous and the but-pad is the only place it actually says Whitworth, which is kinda funny. Easily my favourite rifle, and I've got at least ten. If you ever get a chance grab a BSA Monarch or any BSA rifle, you won't be disappointed.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@DMX-PAT And I have to laugh because I wrote "Churchill" but I meant "Whitworth". I was coming on here to correct that when I read your comment. And I'll certainly do a video on it if I run across one. But right now there isn't much of a selection out there and what few rifles there are bringing some really high prices. And I appreciate you posting that because I didn't even know they sporterized any P17's. Now I'm wondering if they sporterized any Lee Enfields? I've been looking for the perfect sporterized Lee Enfield for years now. I keep hoping to run across a Parker Hale sporterized one or just a really nice custom but it's tough to find one in good shape now. But now I know to keep an eye out for a Whitworth as well. Thanks.

@DMX-PAT

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Parker Hale did a #4 Enfield and I even considered buying it so it's burned in to my mind just a bit more than most guns I glance at via used gunshops online. I'm in Canada and it seems like guns are just being bought ad sold at a very high rate, not just via gunshops but via gun auctions as well. Most of the guns I buy now are via online and that's just from looking at a picture and not seeing it in person at all. Plus you gotta buy them quick or they go fast, and there's plenty that don't even make it to any given stores online inventory. It took me a while to find all the best used gunshops in all of Canada, but I did and once I found the good one's it's became very overwhelming. There's plenty of stores, but many shops only deal in new guns and have very limited used inventory. But I've bought from many of them and it's just crazy how many gems I've seen come and go. The Parker Hale I mentioned was gorgeous, a cut above any other sporter Enfield by far. Not sure why Canada has such good stuff and so readily available, likely a bunch of factors. Less people than the states, less collectors and more availability. I think there's more people in the States who have more guns and don't let them go, just guessing mind you. Either way I have told my self to just top looking as I can't not buy them and ten is my safe's limit. I've gone through 20-30 guns in the past couple years, just buying and selling them. Not even getting to the range in many cases. It becomes and obsession, if not an addiction. The Whitworth I got only says the name on the butt-pad, which is kind of comical as it truly is glorious. I might have to buy a donor rifle in case I need spare parts at some point... Take care!!

You need to be in Guinness book of records as the slowest speaker on earth. 🌎

@edwardabrams4972

Ай бұрын

He can’t be because my wife says I am🤔😳🤣

I have a abl bolt action. do you know what ammo it takes

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

It should have the cartridge it's chambered for stamped on the barrel. If you look at the side of the gun with it pointing to your left the cartridge should stamped on the barrel just above the stock.

I want a Mauser action rifle for dangerous game in Alaska. Could anyone recommend a mid priced reliable one?

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

That's a tough question Guy. The Ruger M77 and pre64 and newer pre64 style Winchester Model 70's are essentially Mausers. But if you want a reasonably priced Mauser action your best bet is an older FN like this, an older Husqvarna, or if you want something much newer a Zastava would probably be your best bet at least as far as price is concerned? I hope that helps.

I have a Belgium made FN in .8mm snabel forend checkered stock and scroll work on the action claw mount scope bases but cannot for the life of me find scope and quick release mounts for it I think it’s from the 40s serial # 41xx if anyone knows where I can get scope or at least the rings would be greatly appreciated they are great rifles.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

That one is going to be tough. Do you know what brand and type of scope or the maker of the scope mounts?

@silencedogood5766

3 жыл бұрын

It’s almost like the scope mounts were made as part of the gun when made I can’t see any way the could ever be removed

I had a almost identical rifle. It was a H&R 30-06 built on a commercial FN Mauser action and was set up with a aperture sight just like yours. I had it in Alaska in the 90s and used it for hunting moose caribou and sheep. I really regret letting one of my buddies talk me into selling it because it was the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. I could average 3" to 5" groups from field positions at 300 yards consistently with nosler 165 partition ammo. Wish I still had mine. How did you find yours ? I have never seen another H&R like mine ever not sure how many they made. Thanks for sharing 👍

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I found mine online, Gun Broker. And it sounds to me like you had an early H&R Ultra rifle? Those were some really nice rifles. H&R wanted to compete with the other high end rifles so they came out with the Ultra. It had an FN action, Douglas air gaged barrel, and a Fajen stock. The stocks on the ones I have seen were very modern looking with a large pistol grip cap but I'm guessing the earlier ones had more traditional stocks? I see one from time to time on Gun Broker but it isn't often. Maybe 4 or 5 of them a year? If you do a search on the ultra rifle you can find some more info, but I think they made them from the late 60's to the late 70's? And they didn't make many.

@brianlee6849

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Yes you are right the Ultra I had forgotten the name. Mine was a more traditional style walnut nice but not too fancy. My favorite was the accuracy was incredible. Mine came with a aperture and I had a simple 4x tasco but never mounted it because it was so easy to shoot accurately out to 300 witch was my maximum range for hunting. How is the accuracy on yours? Thanks 👍

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianlee6849 I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't even shot it yet. But I talked about this rifle a lot in my last video. I'm getting ready to set it up and I can't wait to see how this turns out.

@brianlee6849

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I would try the sights might surprise you zero for 6 hold the way I did mine and it shot extremely well. That's just me I really just don't like scopes. Thanks 👍

My FN safety is not the 3 way but is one way on bolt on my 53 FN.

Excellent. FN is my favorite. You familiar with the square bridge bolt?

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I know very little about the square bridges or double square bridges other than just the actions were always out of my budget. I might would build a custom rifle way off in the future with a square bridge action but it seems like it would be a waste with the smaller cartridges I normally use? But it would be nice!

@andrewmacaulay1585

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Would you consider making this a topic of discussion in the future? You have excellent resources...where are they obtained? Who designed them? Thank you kindly

@andrewmacaulay1585

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Xmas!!!!!

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewmacaulay1585 I would definitely consider making this a topic in the future, but I have a feeling it will be quite some time? One project that I am planning for this spring though is to refinish the stock on this FN. I want to recut the checkering and then put a proper hand rubbed oil finish on it. After that I want to set this rifle up for the field by adding a good scope and finding a load for it. It would be a shame not use such a nice rifle for what it was intended for. And Merry Christmas to you as well Andrew!

@andrewmacaulay1585

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving all good Tom...I look forward to seeing your project go forward.🇨🇦

look at the quality wood on this piece, how much you want for it?

Same as mine. Centurion 123. 30.06. Made in california pasadena. It looks the exact same as yours . Mine has a 1 piece burris base and leupold scope rings, also a gopher hunting scope from a 22 or something. Im changing that to a regular 4x scope. The rear sights are removed. Oh yeah. Somebody changed the stock to some kind of synthetic black plastic by Ramline. Its still heavy but im thinking she is a shooter, nice clean chrome lined bore. Im pretty sure its the exact same as yours, %100

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Then I think you're going to enjoy seeing me get this one put back together. I've got some serious work invested in this one but I think this is going to he one fine looking rifle here real soon? And that's the great thing about starting with a great barrel and action, there's just so much you can do with it.

@dalanwanbdiska6542

3 жыл бұрын

Execellent . I love all rifle and guns. Not soo much handguns as im canadian and only see rifles. I do love a mauser action and am happy to see a good rifle made even better. I love it.

@dalanwanbdiska6542

3 жыл бұрын

I order parts from gunparts corps, numerich. I need to get me a rear sight as it has none. I took off the burris base to clean off the spray paint, the bluing is less than 50% , might go stainless and shiny. I did that with a gevarm 22 i just sold for 50$ since i had no time to order a magazine. I want the 30.06 to have rear sights again just incase the scope ever fails. Just take it off.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalanwanbdiska6542 I've got Warne quick detach mounts and I found the original rear sight made for mine which is actually a pretty impressive looking sight. Just keep in mind that you might run into problems with the rear sight interfering with the scope? I noticed almost every older Mauser action I've looked at is missing the rear sight and I think that's because these rear sights are in just the right spot to mess with the scope. I got a strait tube 1.75 x 5 Redfield for mine so clearance shouldn't be a problem but I doubt I could mount a regular scope?

@dalanwanbdiska6542

3 жыл бұрын

Must be a very nice rifle. Yes i noticed the sights were off and the scope was abit low. So im looking for an older 4x steel scopes, i forget the name, weaver maybe. Not too sure. I had one and it looked like a regular scope but the it had no big huge bell in front, just straight tube, scope chief . I love those scopes. Weaver k4 or something i cant remember those old steel scopes but they are good. My bro left his out in the yard for a year and found it and it still worked perfect.

I believe FN owns several companies ie Winchester, Browning and makes huge amounts of military arms for US and worldwide. Quality is top drawer.

My Sears JC Higgins is built on a BRNO action… I think Czech.

What caliber? real nice video of a real nice rifle.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

It's in 30/06 and I'm just about ready to start setting up this one. I can't wait to try it! And just to make it interesting I'll be setting up a 1903 Springfield along with it.

I thought I heard angel choirs burst forth as you removed the last fold of packing material.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I did to!

I thought FN made the actions for Sako, CZ, & Zastava.

Mine is stamped FN 1953 Made in BELGUM On the right side just under the stock

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

Жыл бұрын

Ron I never did see a date on mine but with my eye sight that isn't saying much. But I will sure check that area thoroughly the next time I have the stock off.

@ronpilchowski9898

Жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving hmmmm mines stamped clear as day but.... has no serial number or markings on the top next to the barrel. It does have some gibberish on the bottom and on the left side something that looks Like this ☆ R (WEIRD LION TYPE SYMBOL) _ Pv Not sure what it all means

The equivalent of model 70 pre 64 I have a 1953 FN Mauser 06 of Belgium.

I just picked one of these up. Having a hard time figuring out exactly what I have ... chambered in .270. All marks on rifle are FN. No JC Higgins or anything . Action looks like yours... but no sights on barrel or action. Tapered barrel . Serial number 2131.... and a C in front of it on the action. The trigger guard and mag cover have scroll engraving. Sako trigger and safety. My letter is H not Z

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be my project rifle as soon as deer season is over or I get four in the freezer, which ever comes first. And the 2 big things I want to do to this rifle are recut the checkering in the stock, and do some serious research to find out all of the details such as what changes were made when and so on. So far I'm seeing a lot of contradictory info and I'm not sure when mine was made either. I'm going to guess early 60's on mine just because it has a serial #, and serial #'s weren't suppose to be on these until the 60's but who knows because I've seen other things like the letter on it that was supposed to have been used in the 50's? But doing the research is part of the fun with these old rifles! I'll let you know what I eventually find out.

@MrProfchaos71

3 жыл бұрын

Tom River - Simple Living If you have an email... I’ll send you pictures.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrProfchaos71 sorry it took so long to get back to you. I just set up an email just for the channel and that turned out to be a little more complicated than it should have been. But it's trsimpleliving@gmail.com, and I also added it to the about page. And I would love to see some pictures of your FN!

@MrProfchaos71

3 жыл бұрын

Tom River - Simple Living email with pictures sent

@MrProfchaos71

3 жыл бұрын

Tom River - Simple Living let me know when you get a chance to look at the email and pictures I sent.

FANTASTICO VIDEO Y MUY DETALLADO, TRATANDOSE DE MAUSER ME GUSTARIA SABER DONDE PUEDO ADQUIR UN RECEPTOR ( RECEIVE) PARA UN MAUSER 7.M.M. ARGENTINO SI USTED ME PUEDE AYUDAR EN ESO SE LO VOY A AGRADECER, SALUDOS Y FUERTE ABRASO. GRACIAS

I'l tell you what, take one of these budget rifles with the plastic and hollow stocks and restock it with a nice wood stock, and you will have a super nice rifle that will be worthy of being passed down, instead of being disposed of! Restock one of those with a Boyds stock or something more ambitious than that! I saw some Savage Axis rifles the other day, They seemed to be nice , "Mechanically" but the stocks were hollow plastic! Yuck! But I'm 64 and I grew up with beatiful figure in wooden stocks. Restock a Savage Axis with a nice pice of wood and you can have a really nice brag piece that will last for your Grand kids and longer! Ya Know What I mean Verne🙂

*For MORE GRIP on your "hunting rifle" Consider a LINSEED OIL and PINE TAR stock finish. This sort of finish should result in a LOW sheen, semi-gloss, matte or flat finish... Should not result in a SLICK HIGH SHEEN 'showpiece' wall hanger finish. PINE TAR worked on FINNISH MOSIN NAGANT war rifles... Works on 700+ year old wooden church in Norway... Works on baseball bats and tool handles.... AND WORKS ON MY 'FIELD USE' DEER RIFLE. I USE HUBERD'S SHOE GREASE 'PINE TAR 'with bee's wax' on my 'deer hide' hunting gloves and as a topcoat/ sealer / grip enhancer on my uncheckered walnut hunting rifle-stock and it will seal and protect the EXTERNAL Steel surfaces of my blued steel rifle. With the pine tar... in the gloves and on the stock....I get enough grip without checkering.*

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Now that is interesting! I'll have to check into that. Thanks

Was it 1959 that Browning started putting their name on these FN's ? Not sure if the first run was called the Safari model or not but I've owned a couple of FNs and 3 Brownings. Both FNs were 06's and the Brownings were 06, 270, and 243. Looking back I wish I still had them. Even todays custom made rifles that cost 1000s do not compare to that one you're holding. At today's prices, it wouldn't surprise me if this one set you back about 1200. As far as I'm concerned and if one asked my opinion, the FN and the pre64 Model 70 were and are the absolute best hunting rifles ever made or will be made. Just my opinion of course.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Well I'm in agreement with your opinion and you aren't to far off on that price. We'll just say I really wanted this one. But for me I look on the gun store racks and I see new rifle after new rifle in that $800 to $1100 dollar range and most of those rifles are never going to be as good as a rifle like this and those rifles are never going to do anything but go down in value so why not pay the same for a rifle like this? And I'm not sure on the Brownings, I'm still trying to learn more about just the FN's. There's a lot of contradictory info out there on these and I'm justl trying to sort it out. But I can say on the older Brownings that I've always been surprised there wasn't more interest in those? A few people love them but those are some nice rifles that can still be found for a good price, excluding the Olympian grade of course.

@easttexan2933

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving the pre64 Mod 70 and the Browning Safari are without a doubt the two best made hunting rifles ever or will ever be made. Just never cared for a PF action and I've owned several Remington 721s and 700s. Good rifles, but as you know....I am kinda old school. The stock on the FNs (Brownings) seemed to fit me better than the Mod 70s and I think its because they are just a tad thicker. Love your channel. Sure hope you do a sight in video on this fine old FN. Thanks. I've included a link to "Desert Dog Outdoors", a guy you might enjoy watching. Especially this particular one. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIZrpLZmls3OorA.html

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

@@easttexan2933 Thanks that was a good video. And I have to say he has a really nice collection!

I suggest that you follow your minimalist philosophy by selling this rifle to me 👍🏻

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

I would probably be better off if I did? LOL I think this is going to become a project gun this spring. I want to try and recut the checkering and then refinish in boilled linseed oil. I want see just how good this rifle can look and shoot.

@Gideom007

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Enjoy it, Tom. Great channel.

@allenlarabie8854

3 жыл бұрын

😄

Just clean the wood stock and rub down with Tung oil refinishing it will take away the value of this fine rifle.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Normally I would agree, but this one has already been refinished and they flattened the checkering in the process. So I think it would actually add to the value of this one to go back and do it right?

My wife inherited an FN Mauser action rifle 7 mm Remington Magnum. It was her dad's deer rifle . Here to seek info on the Rifle.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

3 жыл бұрын

Well there's not much I can tell you other than her Dad had excellent taste in rifles. A lot of companies used FN actions for their rifles so even if the action says FN you'll need to look on the barrel to see if there is another brand name such as J.C. Higgins, Browning, or Harrington and Richardson (H&R). A lot of custom gun makers also used FN actions so keep that in mind as well when looking at barrel markings. Which brand it is or if it's a custom rifle or an FN brand rifle can make a difference in it's value. There were also different variations of the action over the years from 1948 to either the late 60's or possibly very early 70's? I'm not sure when FN made their last Mauser action? All I can say for certaian is that all of the rifles with that action were quality firearms. I hope that helps.

I like your videos but dude I can fall asleep getting through your videos, a bit of a drag before the whole point or picture unfolds.

You are holding a special and expensive gun research it before you sell or you will get beat

Caliber?

I own a Belgian made 7mm Remington magnum

@ASSHOLE123456ish

5 ай бұрын

Browning BAR

@edwardabrams4972

Ай бұрын

Great rifles I own several being a collector over 60+ years and they are one of if not the best rifle quality ever made🙌