Fair price for DCM carbine?

[Bufordm1]

Just wondering what the current market is for a clean DCM(1960's), mixmaster Saginaw(not S'G'), with all the original paperwork. Has a low wood Inland stock in nice shape. Appears to have the original Underwood barrel. Serial number 3,428,xxx.

Saw it at a gun show today, but he's asking $895 for it. Seems steep to me, but could possibly talk down to $800. Thanks for any opinions.

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[stickhauler]

Just wondering what the current market is for a clean DCM(1960's), mixmaster Saginaw(not S'G'), with all the original paperwork. Has a low wood Inland stock in nice shape. Appears to have the original Underwood barrel. Serial number 3,428,xxx.

Saw it at a gun show today, but he's asking $895 for it. Seems steep to me, but could possibly talk down to $800. Thanks for any opinions.

Seems a bit high to me as well, considering the fact current prices for a Saginaw S' G' rack grade is $595.00, a Saginaw rack grade is selling for $479.00, and a Saginaw S'G' service grade is $675.00. The one you looked at might be a little better shape, but the question is how much better?