Yep, gotta agree with you on that one. I have 2 and love 'm. A Ruger#1 in 7x57, and a full stocked 1944 Mannlicher Brno Mauser in the same. Good luck on your search...
I have a one of a kind unfired Turkish mauser 7x57 calivert carbine .Its awesome I need to write and article about it .It was the only one made .It.has a butter knife bolt and full stock .
I have a custom made Mauser 7x57 with a tang safety, some gunsmithing done to get that added.
It would be more than what a Ruger would be worth though.
Very nice looking rifle.. I am looking more for a Winchester or Remington, but I do like the looks of this. PM me if you would like with details. I may consider it.