mauser selection

[mtoms]

My humble opinion - Long barrel: value/accuracy

6.5mm.- m96 swede

7mm - 08 Brazilian

7.65 - 1891 Argentine

8mm - 98/22 Czech

These can all be found for $300 or less.

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[tahoe2]

I agree with what "mtoms" said and will add the,

1909 Argentine and the,

1912 Steyr Brazilian long rifles.

The 1909 will be in 7.65x53 , which is pretty much a reloading proposition, although some factory ammo can be found (Privi Partizan) @ reasonable prices.
If you find a Argentine in 30-06 (this was often done, due to ammo availability, or lack thereof); chances are you will still need to use .311"-.312" bullets , slug your bore.
Many of the 1912's were converted to 7.62 Nato, making ammo readily available, but some are still in the original 7x57 Mauser.
Both of these, in all three (four) calibers tend to be extremely accurate, although they do command a higher price; 1909 ($400-$700) and the 1912 ($300-$600).
Both, well worth it, IMO Good Luck !!

A M24/47 with a 18"-19" barrel is incorrect, and is probably a short rifle, that has been cut & crowned.
On the other hand; a few (very rare) Model 24g Carbines were made with a 19-1/2" Bbl for Yugo Police,
and are so rare they are usually found in firearms museums.

The turks can be a real sleeper, and some have been very good shooters, but tend to be fair to midland in condition,
and would not be my choice, as barrel replacement can be difficult (large ring action with small ring threads)