I saw one for sale for $200 at Big-5, the stock was a little dinged up and the veneer dark but mechanically it seemed to be in good shape, and the action felt good, didnt rattle and was clean. I dont mind the worn stock, it kind of adds character to it. There was also a couple other rifles, a carbine and full length. Im not sure of the make/model because it wasn't listed, but they looked to be a Mosin Nagant, same bolt, body style and magazine, but Im sure it was a cheaper model. They both were in far better shape, cosmetically at least, they looked almost new. Im kind of leaning toward the Mauser because I've always loved the way it looks, and I had a airsoft version of it a few years back and it would be nice to have a real steel one (and its also half as much incidentally).
I know having a gun is a big responsibility, and having it locked up and safe, and gun safety. How is the price?