If you can, have a look at a Czech VZ-24. I think their metallurgy is better.
Sigh.... I had my eye on a perfect one a fews years back, still in arsenal paper with all the goodies for $235, I coulda got it for $200.
I have never seen a pristine example since.
The bluing was so deep...
Aim has them now, but the crest is gone.
It aint the same to me for the price.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?groupid=289&name=Czechoslavakian+vz.+24+8mm+Mauser+Rifle