Golden State Arms

Question
I have a Golden State Arms, Santa Fa Astor R-157, in 308 cal. and I am trying to find out any information on it. It is in fine condition and handles and fires great, with 1" groups at 100yds. So far no one has given me any info on this rifle.
Thanks,
Bill

Answer
Bill,

I've never heard of that gun, but a quick web search turned up this from Guns & Ammo "values" section on line.

"A: Golden State Arms Corp. was an importer (not a manufacturer) that introduced a commercial sporting bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser Model 98 large ring-type action. Many of these rifles have the word 揝pain?stamped on the left side of the receiver tang in small letters, indicating Spanish manufacture. Four correctly spaced 6x48 tapped holes (two in bridge, two in ring) allow most popular scope mounts to be used on this action. The current value range for this rifle is $225 to $325, based on average condition, and it had better shoot! Try your local gun shop/gunsmith for scope mounts and/or aperture sights, but make sure you bring the rifle with you."