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03-15-2008, 06:31 PM
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1903 Springfields
A few weeks ago, I bought a mint high number Rock Island 1903 for $500.00. Today, I was in another gun shop and the staff brought out a number of rifles for me to consider. I sent most of them back to the used gun racks. There was a high number 1903 Springfield that was a real rust bucket for $500.00. It is still in the gun shop awaiting another prospective customer. It pays to shop around. Take care...
Joe 
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03-16-2008, 03:41 PM
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Joe
You raise an interesting point and the prices of surplus arms are all over the chart. Fortunately, a careful shopper can find bargains if they are willing to put in the effort and look around. It is more than mere supply and demand and I suspect includes a bit of greed and gall. Some gun shops and dealers are out of touch with current reality. If you really want to get some chest pains, spend an hour looking at the prices at various Cabela's gun libraries. Nothing wrong with that since this is a free market economy. I see a lot of stuff for sale at prices I would never entertain and usually end up paying less, often a lot less. All the best...
Gil
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03-17-2008, 04:00 PM
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Joe,
Springfield M1903 rifles are historically significant, but for my preferred shooting of WWI vintage arms, I prefer the P-17s. I find my best deals by placing "Want Ads" in our weekly "Penny Saver" paper and talking to old veterans in my Legion post. The old guys are passing on and their iron is occasionally available. Adam
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