Spanish FR-8

byf43 · Feb 17, 2020

I may regret this, but, I'm thinking about selling my FR-8 that I acquired a while back.

I've not fired it. It's just sat in the safe.
The guy I bought it from, only fired it a couple of times, and it sat in his safe.

I have no idea what it's worth. It's in really good shape.
I'm just losing interest in it.

????????????

Can someone/anyone give me some input??

Thanks in advance.

dontpanic · Feb 17, 2020

They're going for about $600. Maybe pushing $700 if it's really nice and has an original sling and bayonet.

FWIW, these are my favorite Mausers. Great size and good sights. A lot of fun to shoot.

Jimbob2.0 · Feb 17, 2020

I dont think you will have a shortage of interest. They are one of those interesting, unique guns. Had mine out today, not by choice had a little plumbing issue that made me empty the safes (even though they are raised above the drains) no major issues just a scramble.

Mine has nice metal but a crappy stock. Wouldnt mind getting another but just cant bring myself to go $600+!

DubTap21 · Feb 18, 2020

Nice rifles.....that said, I wouldn't part with mine. I've owned mine since the early 90's.

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Jed195 · Feb 18, 2020

I believe RJ1974 was looking for one a little while ago. If he found one...he may want a second one who knows.

Bertfish · Feb 18, 2020

Are they generally worth more than the FR7? I paid a lot less for my FR7

mvee · Feb 18, 2020

Bertfish said:
Are they generally worth more than the FR7? I paid a lot less for my FR7

I believe so. The FR-7 are built on weaker small ring receivers.

Bertfish · Feb 18, 2020

mvee said:
I believe so. The FR-7 are built on weaker small ring receivers.

Internet seems to dispute whether it actually means anything

dontpanic · Feb 18, 2020

Bertfish said:
Internet seems to dispute whether it actually means anything

It does affect the price. Both can fire standard .308 and 7.62 but just the rumor drives down the price on an FR-7.

But I have not seen an FR-7 for sale for years

byf43 · Feb 18, 2020

Just seeing the responses.

Thanks everyone.

Now, the difficult part. Deciding IF I actually want to sell it.

Straightbolt · Feb 18, 2020

byf43 said:
Just seeing the responses.

Thanks everyone.

Now, the difficult part. Deciding IF I actually want to sell it.

Take it to the range...Fire a round...Grab the bolt handle close to the root and rapidly cycle the bolt to chamber another round.
Then once you finish recovering the flesh ripped off your little finger by the rear sight it will be easier to make up your mind to sell :lol2:

byf43 · Feb 18, 2020

Straightbolt said:
Take it to the range...Fire a round...Grab the bolt handle close to the root and rapidly cycle the bolt to chamber another round.
Then once you finish recovering the flesh ripped off your little finger by the rear sight it will be easier to make up your mind to sell

rj1974 · Feb 18, 2020

Jed195 said:
I believe RJ1974 was looking for one a little while ago. If he found one...he may want a second one who knows.

I found one but wouldn't turn down another .

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