Custom .257 Roberts?

[XxWINxX94]

Hey everybody, I've got this .257 Roberts rifle that I don't know much about, I inherited it from an uncle who past and I've got a few thoughts on it. It says Ranger Arms, Gainsville, TX on it. It also has 257 and a serial number 3XXX, but there is no model or anything to look up on it. It has a Leupold VARI-X III 3.5x10 scope on it. The gun is in Exellent condition and has hardly any scratches or marks. I have pictures here, and it is a beautiful gun with the custom stock, but I believe that somebody rebulit it with a custom stock. Have a look at the pictures and post what you think.

Thanks!

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[Regal Beagal]

Just did a google search and came up with this Blue Book explanation. It sounds like they only made a few rifles before ending operations in the '70's. Take a look at this link. It also gives you an idea of it's values.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/EveryGun/GunMfgDetail.aspx?id=794

[Regal Beagal]

XxWinxX94,

Just found a book link to an article about the manufacturer. Check it out....

http://books.google.com/books?id=tuVUMLRE47UC&pg=PA531&lpg=PA531&dq=ranger+arms+inc&source=bl&ots=tHFvAZmgBC&sig=3SmB1xrsNhhCCRxTw8fjwpTVLT8&hl=en&ei=cRw8SsX-N9OJtgf5u6QU&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8

It is very detailed. Your rifle may actually be a full factory rifle. They did make mannlicher style rifles. In fact, I found one that is made in a birdseye maple mannlicher thumbhole stock. Prices seem to a good bit higher for these than stated in the Blue Book Article.