1895 6.5 x 55 mauser

[Snuby642]

What could be done with the old sweed action?

 

[W54/XM-388]

Keep it and shoot it.
Especially if the barrel is still very good

Lapua has some really nice ammunition for the 6.5x55

6.5x55 will do everything the 6.5cm will do and a bit more.