1871/84 Mauser

[mercman]

Gentlemen, thank you for the responses! I would love to meet the seller FTF but I am in WA state and he is in Illinois, about 2400 miles apart. Initially I was told the the rifle was in mint condition with battalion markings. The seller then downgraded the condition of the rifle and stated there were no battalion markings. The seller's initial price was $750 + shipping. His downgraded price was $675 + shipping.

Given the changes in condition, the unknown bore condition and the refusal of a three day inspection I was planning on making a substantially lower offer. Initially I was thinking $500 shipped but given the information I've receive here that sounds like too generous of an offer. I may just have to let this on pass on by...............................