Well, I own a 30's era Czech/Turkish 7.92 Mauser. The furniture isn't in great shape, but it still shoots quite well. I've got military surplus ammo from 1938 that I use, and it even comes on the strip clips
. I've got about 50 of them lying around. Oh, and a bayonet for it. Makes it about 61-62 inches tall overall. It looks neat. Right now my new toy is a 7mm FN49, in prime condition. Heavy, but no real recoil. If I decide to get into hunting, I'll definitely use it over the Mauser.
Brian