Surplus Rifles

[CWJones411]

Does anyone know anything about buying a surplus rifle?
I'm looking at a '40s Spanish Mauser right now and I was wondering if anyone knows what needs to be done to refurbish an old gun like this.
Thanks.

 

[MasterBates]

Clean cosmolene/gunk

Check headspace.

Give it a good inspection

Shoot. Clean. Repeat.