Just how rare are these breech covers and what is their value range?
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Just how rare are these breech covers and what is their value range?
Not rare but fairly scarce. I had bought two about 6yrs ago, I believe I paid about $65-$75 for them then. I imagine they probably run about $100 - $125 these days as a guess. Having the original rawhide ties still intact is a plus, Ray
I've seen at least two listed recently on Ebay as 1903 covers. They went for under $60 per auction. The seller could have gotten much more if he'd have listed them correctly and in the right category..
Here's mine...off a late 1898 rifle...I beleive it's marked 4th Ill Infantry....Rock Island Arsenal aand some inspector's marks as well...Enjoy..
218bee
Once a very common appendage, these have shot up in price. With the rawhide intact and in fairly crisp shape 75.-- and up is a realistic price. They were once as common as the old Pedersen magazine pouches from years ago.
Here's one for you; misidentified as I stated earlier.
WW1 M 1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE CANVAS ACTION COVER RIA - eBay (item 150405259395 end time Jan-20-10 20:40:20 PST)
$55 to the sharp eyed buyer. It pays to keep your eyes open for misidentified and undervalued items.:cheers: