RE: model 96 mauser
You buy them down here for AU$350 they sold one called a M96 sporter deluxe that was made from stockpile surplus M96’s that they put into a synthetic stock and turned the bolt and cut the barrel to 24”. You could buy one new with a 6X40 silver crown scope for AU$450 and they sell for $350 second hand.
I have owned a few and loved them.