Its more of a case of the old guns not being popular. The Pre war Mauser are not particularly common in Norway compared to Sweden although there are a few about.
Mannlicher just seem to have fallen out of favour. If people have alot of money they tend to go for a Blaser with high grade wood.Newer Mannlicher even the delux models just sit for sale for sometimes years.If the Rifle is chambered in something not available " off the shelf" then its practically worthless unless some enthusiast buys it or it gets broken down for parts.
Its true that we are only allowed in Norway 8 hunting guns, that is undoubtably a factor in it.
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