Mauser M96 straight pull

[tom.h]

Hello,

I have a friend looking at buying one of these rifles. I'm looking to find out the general opinion on this rifle and if the straight pull mechanism is known to be reliable. The caliber would be .300 Win Mag.

Any opinions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[25 Sharps]

I thought the m96 was a bolt action rifle?

 

[Dalua]

I thought the m96 was a bolt action rifle?

The 1896 is, but I guess the thread's about a 1996