$1300??? Short story: recently a friend was selling off an estate (700+guns) and showed me a gun that he was keeping for himself. Banner Mauser in 8.15 X 46R, just like in the Rifleman article. I looked up some info for him including brass and die prices. The gun was in great shape with a very well done repaired duffel cut. After finding out what it would cost to shoot it and because I said "give me first chance at it" a few weeks ago he offered it to me for $300. Midway order for dies, brass from the Reloaders Bench shop and some 32/40 cast bullets I had and it shoots great. 200 yard gongs are in danger with this rifle.