Two weeks ago I picked up a Model 1916 Spanish Mauser Short Rifle 7X57mm for $1.00, Yes One Whole Dollar. The stock was badly battered and there was a piece missing out of the front part of the stock. The barrel was severely rusted and pitted and the other metal parts were rusted. I refinished and repaired the missing piece on the stock. I was able to trade for a barrel in better shape and changed it out. I cleaned down all the metal parts and re-blued them. I still have to order a cleaning rod for it, and tomorrow I will be applying more Johnson's Paste Wax to the stock. I Don't think it came out too bad.
