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Ah, a 1903, it's probably 1990s vintage.

James, Blimey you must be good! You'd have to be going some to knacker a barrel in fours years shooting Prone/3-P; Anschutz reckon their barrels are good for 100,000 rounds, with some lasting longer, and some a little less. Unless a four year old barrel has been owned by a very serious shooter, or bulged, or cleaned with a rusty coat hanger and battery acid, I'd expect it to have a good amount of life left, at least by my standards. I know of early-production 1813s that are still producing competitive scores at county level, although others of the same vintage have given up the ghost, to be replaced by a Border/Maddco/Lilja etc. Huey, that's quite right, although as the 1813 was produced for a fairly short space of time, you have a good enough idea. Now with a 1913 the exact age is more important, the barrel could be 1987 or 2017. This is assuming the seller knows what they have. That's not an issue here, but some owners think everything is a 1913.

That seems high, unless the barrel is in very good condition, as the Ultra latterly went for £900 new. My '79 vintage 1613 looked immaculate when I retired in in 2010, but it wouldn't consistently hold the 10-ring at 100 yards.

Well, in for a penny. I'd say an 1813 barrel would be worth less than a 2013 in similar condition. Firstly any 2013 will be younger than any 1813; the 2013 was introduced in about 1991, whereas the 1813 was replaced in 1987, and production started in 1980. In this case the seller may well be the original owner, and knows the full history, but when a rifle is sold 3rd or 4th hand and there is no provenance, it's not unreasonable to assume an older barrel has a higher "mileage". Even if the rifle is shooting well now, higher mileage means it may loose accuracy sooner. Secondly the 2013 has always been more expensive than Match 54 rifles, which should carry over the second hand prices. The rifle in the photos does look very clean and tidy.

You may want to see here, http://forum.stirton.com/index.php/topic/257-please-read/ , but soliciting valuations is not permitted. Aside from that I'd say the stock is actually a late model Ultra, before the current FR703 was launched in 2004. The original Geminis were square edged ahead of the triggerguard. It's late '90s or early 2000s.

Freeland?

Pete, What make/type/size barrel is the tube bored to fit? Also is it the long or short version?

Richard, If you're willing to travel, I did know of a 1613 in a 1913 stock for sale in Bristol.PM me your email, and I'll forward the advert.

There are several on-line retailers that stock System Gemini parts,or you could try the manufacturer himself, Robert Nibbs (www.rifle-maker.com).

Chris, you might want to specify that you want pics of the rifle, otherwise there's no telling what Sam will show

Dave, Yours won't fit. Tim

For reference, the black stop on the lower row in an old Walther stop. You may want to check what rail fitting this has; most were made for a true dovetail, and won't fit the more common Anschutz type t-slot rail.

Strela is the Russian word for a bullet or arrow if I remember. It was a brand name used by the Izhmash arsenal, much like Toz was used by the competing Tula factory. The barrel/action and sights look identical to a Strela owned by a former clubmate, although that was a Free Rifle with thumbhole stock and hook butt. From memory the bolt has three lugs, including the handle, whereas the CM2 locks only on the handle.

I don't think I've seen one before, but that's a Ural. It's the same barrel/action as the Strela Free Rifle in a Prone/Standard stock. It's a sturdier design than the more common CM2.

For sale, a KT Prone 600, size 98 (38in chest long) in blue/grey. Bought in June, but only worn to test fit. Top two buttons have been moved, but the jacket is otherwise as new. Sadly I'm not a standard size, and Pippa Taylor is unable to tweak it as planned. I'm looking for £300. Buyer can collect from Taunton, or I'll post. Photos on request

Glad to hear it. I hope they work.

Try here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Edgar-Brothers-Opti-Mate-Opti-420-SS20X42-Rifle-Scope-/122193269994?hash=item1c734954ea:g:6-oAAOSwal5YCmbX

HPS, if you're prepared to accept a little extra weight, there are a few affordably priced variable 'scopes that would meet your brief. I had a 6-24 Tasco that worked nicely at 25 yards (never took it to 50m). If fixed is a must though, the Edgar Brothers Optimate 24X, scopes pop up on eBay occasionally. Tim

I'm not entirely sure what advantages washers have over a bushing, but I think the washers would provide more consistent pressure against the bolt head. That is assuming that both bear on wood which may expand or contract with changes in the weather. If the stock is pillar bedded or has an alu bedding block, then washers would be redundant as the bolts won't bear on wood at all.

OK, time to revive this. Anyone...

You could try the 1411 bolts. From memory a '65 1411 should have a fore-end level with the top of the triggerguard, so a little more shallow than a '73 1413 and pretty close to an 1813/1913. You might get away with some washers underneath.

Huey, I have a pair of bolts from a 1973 vintage 1413 Supermatch in the spares box, although the slot heads are chewed. The bolts might also need to be filed for length if your donor stock is an 1813 or 1913, as the 1413 is deeper at the front, or extra washers added. I know that one equipment supplier was out of stock and was trying to find a new supplier. If you know a friendly machinist the washer stack can be replaced with a solid bushing. Tim

How much?

Is the bolt the older wing-safety type? I have a club mate who may be interested?

Sadly Anschutz have got their dates wrong. The letter code did not seem to start until 1977/78. The latest number-dated rifle I've seen was 77, and the oldest lettered was HI. I've also not seen a numbered rifle older than 61.