Austrian Steyr 1895?

[hardertr]

I stopped by Big5 the other day and saw a "menu" of guns they get from Century Arms.  They showed an 1895, but the guy at the counter said they haven't been able to get those for a couple of years now.  Then....he told me a friend of his has one and is looking to sell it.  Apparently, it's supposed to be in pretty good shape too.

What do these guns typically go for?  He said he thought they were selling for close to $400 now... "because they are so rare".  I can't seem to find one at the online auction sites to do a price check either.

What would you pay for one??
Are these guns worth adding to a collection?

[1911crazy]

Which rifle are we talking about here its the straight bolt austrian mannlicher in either 8mmx50mm or 8mmx56mm rimmed? I would checkout the guns for sale sites on the net.  I seen one '95 carbine selling for $325.  These were dirt cheap not too long ago and i would search more to see what the normal price maybe some of these maybe out of wack from just a short time ago.  There is some 8x56r ammo around too some is nazi marked ans some isn't I think its SOG and sportsmans guide who has it. If you see one of these and its in good condition and its priced affordable and you want one grab it.

Ok go to "southern ohio gun" on the net they have the steyr carbines for $129 and the list is $249 if you have your C&RFFL the $129 price is good. You can save many $$ even on your first purchase by having your $30 for 3 years C&RFFL.

Do you have a Swiss K31?  Its the hottest straight bolt on the market right now and its cheap this is the time to buy them when they are plentiful and affordable.  There is plenty of surplus swiss match grade ammo around too while its not cheap its good stuff.  

Both of these are straight bolt rifles and are unique and there are some newer sporting straight bolts manufactured by mauser you can see them at www.sarco.com