Custom Built 220 Swift

[Ianl931]

Hello,

I have perused this site for sometime and recently decided to join. I reside in South Florida so the long range shooting isn't like it is elsewhere but still enjoy shooting longer distances when time allows. I recently acquired this 220 Swift and know nothing about it. Looking for a ballpark value and any information this group could provide:

 

[aprocast]

Nice old rifle

 

[Ianl931]

Nice old rifle

Thank you. I know very little to nothing about it and was hoping to come here for some education on this rifle. I know it is an old build and very little I can do with it being a left handed shooter.

 

[aprocast]

That is a World War II German Mauser that has been converted to a sporting rifle
The stock is specially designed to be shot prone with a sling
The style of rifle was very popular and known as a woodchuck rifle back in the 60s
Yours seems to be a very well-made example and would be quite valuable to a certain buyer

 

[Solo 43]

I had two Swift's in the late 70's....NEVER should have sold them!!!

 

[Ianl931]

@aprocast Thank you for the information! Most of it I have figured out, except the ballpark value of this.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

Probably, the only real resource for determining actual value of a type of firearm is the finished auctions of Gunbroker. Specifically need to look for Model 98 Mausers that have been customized. In the finished auction section, look only for actions that have received bids and specifically those that received bids and were actually sold. Its not hard and kind of a bit of fun.