Re: M1A value
Really, $2 grand - anyone that said that gonna write him a check? If you do, I'll sell you a second one.
The value is the sum of all things.
Who's parts? USGI? or Springer? What condition is the bedding in, what condition is the stock in? Any mags? Who's mags? Any modifications - done by whom? How many rounds? How well does it shoot - can you provide photo documentation of the condition of the weapon and how well it shoots?
In general for used guns expect somewhere around 70% of new, in this market I would expect even less.
I highly doubt if you wanted to turn it in a 30 day period you would get anywhere near $2,000
Good luck