OEH,
I'm sure it isn't out of your league, the problem is finding one. They stopped making them in 59 or 60. I sure would like to have one. They only came in 270, 30-06, and the magnum in 300 and 375 h&h. The only mauser I have experience with is the 98 GEW and mine was sporterized. A very accurate reliable rifle though. 8mm originally.