Go ahead and bid. I'd be quite happy with a look alike, and NOT the original (if indeed this is...).
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/713920835
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/713920835
Just a few sheckels...
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No kidding! Wouldn't it kill you to buy something like that only to find it "could" be real. How many barrels has that thing had on it? Why was it left in the Arms room?
This is the classic thing that always reminds me of when Garands picked up in price. And, somebody got hold of one of them that was issued to Audie Murphy. But, it was beat up and crappy looking, so it sold for minimal dollars. That's the one I want in my collection.
Exactly. I'd rather have the one that showed the scars of where it's been. Still pretty means it didn't do anything.
If it is original then ok I guess I can start to see that kind of money, supply and demand right? But what the hell is with $750 for shipping!?!?
I looked that thing over well and I gotta say, without some sort of authentication.....no way it sells for that. THey are fishing for a sucker. I remember a few years back when the "craze" was at its peak a few of the no shit verified originals came out of the wood work and those sold for like 8-10k for a collector that is a prize but I'm skeptical to say the least. Logistically it just doesn't add up. With so few of them ordered and issued, why would this one be unissued? Remain in new condition for nearly 50 years? Sorry guys, I smell a rat.
Also in this day and time it is quite possible to assemble a replica from available parts. Some of the parts (correct scope) are rare to say the least but they are out there. It could be made on a reciever with the correct vintage serial number, restored and claimed to be unissued. No one and I mean that.....NO ONE would be able to say with 100 percent certainty that it wasn't what they claim. Now then, I've seen Marine Corps equipment and to say the least they are used hard and put up wet. I would approach that thing from down wind.
Also in this day and time it is quite possible to assemble a replica from available parts. Some of the parts (correct scope) are rare to say the least but they are out there. It could be made on a reciever with the correct vintage serial number, restored and claimed to be unissued. No one and I mean that.....NO ONE would be able to say with 100 percent certainty that it wasn't what they claim. Now then, I've seen Marine Corps equipment and to say the least they are used hard and put up wet. I would approach that thing from down wind.
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Approach from a crosswind. Not upwind to give yourself away, nor downwind to even catch the stink of it.
Could it be a trophy rifle?
For that price.. it should have a military paper trail for sure.
But there's a sucker born every minute.... Maybe the new buyer will post pictures of it in Maggies....
Cheers,
Sirhr
For that price.. it should have a military paper trail for sure.
But there's a sucker born every minute.... Maybe the new buyer will post pictures of it in Maggies....
Cheers,
Sirhr
